CHS Quicknotes

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Wednesday, May 23, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Have Eagle Pride -- Set bullying aside."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !     CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    WEDNESDAY  May 23, 2012                                                        1:45 PM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    How our school ranks         in The Washington Post's                annual "High School Challenge" WHEN IT COMES TO ranking the nation's most challenging high schools (click here for Post article), Centennial High School ranks #422 out of 1,898 schools surveyed nationwide, and 51st out of 177 Washington, D.C.-area schools surveyed.   HCPSS provides this quick glance at the county's 12 public high schools:   HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL RANKING REGIONAL RANKING River Hill      247      33 Centennial      422       51 Howard      656      73 Mt. Hebron      935      96 Glenelg      970      99 Atholton      982    100 Marriotts Ridge      985    101 Reservoir   1,102    110 Wilde Lake   1,606    136 Long Reach   1,713    143 Hammond   1,752    148 Oakland Mills   1,777    153   Click here to view the letter sent to all principals whose high schools participated in the "Challenge" survey.  Tomorrow is the BIG DAY (Commencement) Congratulations, Class of 2012! THURSDAY, MAY 24, 4 PM -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. Students are to begin lining up in caps and gowns at 3:30 PM. Click here for HCPSS Merriweather Post Pavilion parking and drop-off directions and maps provided by HCPSS.   You'll be able to watch the Centennial High School Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony On-Demand at HCPSSTV.com (link is here) within hours of the ceremony and, beginning FRIDAY, MAY 25  through SUNDAY, JUNE 10, you can watch the CHS Commencement ceremony on the big screen at home by tuning into HCPSS-TV (Comcast Channel 95 or Verizon Channel 42);  click here for the HCPSS-TV schedule.   Attention Class of 2013:         Senior Portraits for CHS Yearbook  INFORMATION about upcoming senior portrait photography sessions with Lifetouch/Prestige Photography scheduled to be held at CHS during the school day (MONDAY, JUNE 4) recently was mailed to homes of all rising seniors. Students can find their June 4 photography session time-slot on the  schedule which will be posted in the Front Lobby the week before.  Please click here for information about: Summer/Fall 2012 LifeTouch/Prestige senior portrait make-up sessions at CHS Senior Portraits using photography studios other than LifeTouch/Prestige DEADLINES for senior portraits to be delivered to the CHS Yearbook (The Eyrie) Please direct all questions to CHS Yearbook Advisor Mr. Rus VanWestervelt at chsrvw@gmail.com. Spring sports 05.21.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   TENNIS: At the Regional  Tournament (MAY 17-18), Centennial and Glenelg tied in Fifth Place behind Reservoir and ahead of Mt. Hebron. CONGRATULATIONS to Chase Weinberg for taking Third Place in the Boys Singles Championship. Howard County Times "High School Wrap-up" report is here. NEXT UP : The MPSSAA State Tennis Tournament at UMCP THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 25 - 26. Centennial will be represented by Megan Misra and Isabel Yu in the Girls Doubles; click here for MPSSAA webpage containing links for brackets and the MPSSAA Tennis "Fan Focus" State Tournament webpage.   OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Individual and team performances at the 2A South/3A East Regional meet (MAY 17 & 19) are in this Howard County Times "High School Wrap-up" article; Howard County Times story is here. NEXT UP: MPSSAA State Championship THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 25-26 at Morgan State University, Baltimore. All information in  MPSSAA Track & Field Championships "Fan Focus".  High school artificial turf fields Click here for "Board approves joint-use agreement for artificial turf fields" article from The Howard County Times. Tick-tock, tick-tock! Time is running out         to sign up for the Centennial CSA JOIN BY JUNE 1 to save 5% off your total CSA share price. We need more CSA members if we're going to be able to help all of the local families who need assistance this season. The Zahradka Farm (the Centennial CSA farmer) will donate one free share for every 15 members who join the CSA. Please consider joining today. CSA sign-up information is at www.thezahradkafarm.com/members. Howard County Library         Summer Reading Club kick-off event SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details. CHS Spring Fling CANCELED THE Centennial Boosters regret to announce that, due to unforseen circumstances, the CHS Spring Fling  (SUNDAY, JUNE 3) has been canceled. Learn how to perform         the new, "hands-only" method of CPR FREE training at community Pump-A-Thon*   SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 12:30 - 1 PM -- Centennial Park, Ellicott City. Members of the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services (HCDFRS) will provide the public with free, hands-on training  in the American Hospital Association's (AHA) new method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which does not require mouth-to-mouth or rescue breaths. By taking a few minutes to learn how to perform this technique, you could give back a life someday.  Click here for details about the new"2Hands4Life"  CPR method and to register for the Pump-a-thon.   * A Howard County Family Wellness Day event. Learn to drive this summer           (Learner's Permit not necessary) SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.   SESSION #1: JUNE 18 - 29 SESSION #2: JULY 9 - 20 SESSION #3: AUGUST 6 - 29 17 Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) for all details. Improve driving skills this summer         with Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held: FRIDAY & SATURDAY JUNE 29 & 30 FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 20 & 21 FRIDAY & SATURDAY AUGUST 17 & 18 at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more. Never too late to say, "Thank you." THE CHS   kidz4kids  Club wishes to thank the CHS community for its outstanding support of their first-ever Cultural Charity Show last month. The well-attended intercultural performance showcase (APRIL 20) raised more than $600 for UNICEF Child Survival Programs in Somalia, which provides health and hygiene, nutrition, water supply, sanitation and basic education programs to a famine-ridden region of Africa now experiencing the worst drought in 60 years. The  kidz4kids  Club also wishes to express their sincere thanks to their Club Sponsor, Mathematics Instructor Mrs. Thersa Dowling, for her guidance with this year's event. News from HC DrugFree THIS MONTH'S HC DrugFree newsletter (please click here for it) contains information about: The "Play it Safe Ocean City" website, which has information about special alcohol and drug-free events during June for high school graduates who choose to celebrate their graduation in Ocean City, Maryland; 2012 Maryland Legislative Report on HB 1153/SB 526 - Tobacco Tax - Healthy Maryland Initiative; a Target Stores GIFT CARD RAFFLE for parents and guardians whose students attended any Howard County PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party; Motivational Speaker Matt Bellace's "Natural High;" and more. CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources Howard County Office of Children's Services         offers resource and referral service THE CARE CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT RESOURCES provides free assistance to Howard County parents to help them find services and programs in the community for children and teens. CARE Center staff will work with families to identify needs and offer resource and referral information to help find solutions to questions and concerns. Resource and referral information is available for topics including: community services county recreation and sports financial assistance support groups intensive needs services drug or alcohol abuse youth development child development classes for parents positive discipline and parenting school readiness and achievement concerns about emotional and mental health difficult behavior child care programs CARE Line staff can be reached by calling 410/313-CARE (410/313-2273) Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Visit the CARE website at www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments.   [  Back to Top ]    Wishing you a safe  and sunny Memorial Day weekend,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   Athletic Meeting: Fall 2012 Boys & Girls Cross Country  -- Cafeteria 2:20 PM CHS Theatre Banquet & Senior Showcase -- Cafeteria  6 PM, Auditorium 7:30 PM  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012    Sunday, May 27, 2012    Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day -- Schools, HCPSS offices closed Tuesday, May 29, 2012 High School Assessments (HSAs) for underclassmen begin  (weekdays through 6/1) Softball Banquet -- Cafeteria Wednesday, May 30, 2012   Thursday, May 31, 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Banquet -- Cafeteria Friday, June 1, 2012   Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria CHS "Pops" Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sunday, June 3, 2012 Centennial Boosters "CHS Spring Fling" 10K-5K-1K Run/Walk & Infield Party -- Stadium, Cross Country Course 9 AM (CANCELED) Monday, June 4, 2012 CHS Athletic Meeting for Parents, Guardians of incoming freshmen -- Auditorium 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Underclassmen Final Exams Period 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM  Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 2 & 3 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria  (See 6/1) G/T Research Program Parent Information Night -- Media Center 7 PM Thursday, June 7, 2012 Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM   Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 5 & 6 Centennial CSA pick-up -- BMMS school bus parking lot 4 - 6:30 PM Friday, June 8, 2012 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL  Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 4A & 4 B PTSA Year-End Luncheon for School Staff -- Cafeteria Saturday, June 9, 2012 ACT Sunday, June 10, 2012   Monday, June 11, 2012 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (First Inclement Weather Make-up Day) Underclassmen Final Exams  Half-day for all schools -CHS dismissal 11:10 AM Tuesday, June 12, 2012 (Second Inclement Weather Make-up Day) Wednesday, June 13, 2012 PTSA Year-End Pot-luck Dinner Meeting (Third Inclement Weather Make-up Day) Thursday, June 14, 2012 Centennial CSA pick-up -- BMMS school bus parking lot 4 - 6:30 PM (Third Inclement Weather Make-up Day) Friday, June 15, 2012 (Fifth Inclement Weather Make-up Day) Saturday, June 16, 2012   Sunday, June 17, 2012    Monday, June 18, 2012 Greg's Driving School Summer Session # 1 begins -- Room 912 2:45 -  6 PM Tuesday, June 19, 2012   Wednesday, June 20, 2012    Thursday, June 21, 2012 Centennial CSA pick-up -- BMMS school bus parking lot 4 - 6:30 PM Friday, June 22, 2012   Saturday, June 23, 2012    Sunday, June 24, 2012   Monday, June 25, 2012 Summer School begins   To see   Save the Date  calendar events through SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]   WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal         (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

WHEN IT COMES TO ranking the nation's most challenging high schools (click here for Post article), Centennial High School ranks #422 out of 1,898 schools surveyed nationwide, and 51st out of 177 Washington, D.C.-area schools surveyed.

 

HCPSS provides this quick glance at the county's 12 public high schools:

 

HIGH SCHOOL	NATIONAL RANKING	REGIONAL RANKING
River Hill	247	33
Centennial	422	51
Howard	656	73
Mt. Hebron	935	96
Glenelg	970	99
Atholton	982	100
Marriotts Ridge	985	101
Reservoir	1,102	110
Wilde Lake	1,606	136
Long Reach	1,713	143
Hammond	1,752	148
Oakland Mills	1,777	153

 

Click here to view the letter sent to all principals whose high schools participated in the "Challenge" survey. 

 INFORMATION about upcoming senior portrait photography sessions with Lifetouch/Prestige Photography scheduled to be held at CHS during the school day (MONDAY, JUNE 4) recently was mailed to homes of all rising seniors. Students can find their June 4 photography session time-slot on the  schedule which will be posted in the Front Lobby the week before.  Please click here for information about:

• Summer/Fall 2012 LifeTouch/Prestige senior portrait make-up sessions at CHS
• Senior Portraits using photography studios other than LifeTouch/Prestige
• DEADLINES for senior portraits to be delivered to the CHS Yearbook (The Eyrie)

Please direct all questions to CHS Yearbook Advisor Mr. Rus VanWestervelt at chsrvw@gmail.com.

Click here for "Board approves joint-use agreement for artificial turf fields" article from The Howard County Times.

Tick-tock, tick-tock! Time is running out
        to sign up for the Centennial CSA

JOIN BY JUNE 1 to save 5% off your total CSA share price. We need more CSA members if we're going to be able to help all of the local families who need assistance this season. The Zahradka Farm (the Centennial CSA farmer) will donate one free share for every 15 members who join the CSA. Please consider joining today. CSA sign-up information is at www.thezahradkafarm.com/members.

Howard County Library
        Summer Reading Club kick-off event

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details.

CHS Spring Fling CANCELED

THE Centennial Boosters regret to announce that, due to unforseen circumstances, the CHS Spring Fling  (SUNDAY, JUNE 3) has been canceled.

Learn how to perform
        the new, "hands-only" method of CPR

FREE training at community Pump-A-Thon*

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 12:30 - 1 PM -- Centennial Park, Ellicott City. Members of the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services (HCDFRS) will provide the public with free, hands-on training  in the American Hospital Association's (AHA) new method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which does not require mouth-to-mouth or rescue breaths. By taking a few minutes to learn how to perform this technique, you could give back a life someday.  Click here for details about the new"2Hands4Life"  CPR method and to register for the Pump-a-thon.

 

* A Howard County Family Wellness Day event.

Learn to drive this summer
          (Learner's Permit not necessary)

SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.

 

SESSION #1:	JUNE 18 - 29
SESSION #2:	JULY 9 - 20
SESSION #3:	AUGUST 6 - 29 17

Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) for all details.

Improve driving skills this summer
        with Collision Avoidance Training (CAT)

CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JUNE 29 & 30
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JULY 20 & 21
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	AUGUST 17 & 18

at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more.

Never too late to say, "Thank you."

THE CHS   kidz4kids  Club wishes to thank the CHS community for its outstanding support of their first-ever Cultural Charity Show last month. The well-attended intercultural performance showcase (APRIL 20) raised more than $600 for UNICEF Child Survival Programs in Somalia, which provides health and hygiene, nutrition, water supply, sanitation and basic education programs to a famine-ridden region of Africa now experiencing the worst drought in 60 years. The  kidz4kids  Club also wishes to express their sincere thanks to their Club Sponsor, Mathematics Instructor Mrs. Thersa Dowling, for her guidance with this year's event.

News from HC DrugFree

THIS MONTH'S HC DrugFree newsletter (please click here for it) contains information about:

• The "Play it Safe Ocean City" website, which has information about special alcohol and drug-free events during June for high school graduates who choose to celebrate their graduation in Ocean City, Maryland;
• 2012 Maryland Legislative Report on HB 1153/SB 526 - Tobacco Tax - Healthy Maryland Initiative;
• a Target Stores GIFT CARD RAFFLE for parents and guardians whose students attended any Howard County PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party;
• Motivational Speaker Matt Bellace's "Natural High;"
• and more.

CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources

Howard County Office of Children's Services
        offers resource and referral service

THE CARE CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT RESOURCES provides free assistance to Howard County parents to help them find services and programs in the community for children and teens. CARE Center staff will work with families to identify needs and offer resource and referral information to help find solutions to questions and concerns. Resource and referral information is available for topics including:

• community services
• county recreation and sports
• financial assistance
• support groups
• intensive needs services
• drug or alcohol abuse
• youth development
• child development classes for parents
• positive discipline and parenting
• school readiness and achievement
• concerns about emotional and mental health
• difficult behavior
• child care programs
  

CARE Line staff can be reached by calling 410/313-CARE (410/313-2273) Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Visit the CARE website at www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments.

 

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 Wishing you a safe  and sunny Memorial Day weekend,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details.

THE Centennial Boosters regret to announce that, due to unforseen circumstances, the CHS Spring Fling  (SUNDAY, JUNE 3) has been canceled.

FREE training at community Pump-A-Thon*

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 12:30 - 1 PM -- Centennial Park, Ellicott City. Members of the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services (HCDFRS) will provide the public with free, hands-on training  in the American Hospital Association's (AHA) new method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which does not require mouth-to-mouth or rescue breaths. By taking a few minutes to learn how to perform this technique, you could give back a life someday.  Click here for details about the new"2Hands4Life"  CPR method and to register for the Pump-a-thon.

 

* A Howard County Family Wellness Day event.

SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.

 

SESSION #1:	JUNE 18 - 29
SESSION #2:	JULY 9 - 20
SESSION #3:	AUGUST 6 - 29 17

CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JUNE 29 & 30
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JULY 20 & 21
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	AUGUST 17 & 18

at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more.

THE CHS   kidz4kids  Club wishes to thank the CHS community for its outstanding support of their first-ever Cultural Charity Show last month. The well-attended intercultural performance showcase (APRIL 20) raised more than $600 for UNICEF Child Survival Programs in Somalia, which provides health and hygiene, nutrition, water supply, sanitation and basic education programs to a famine-ridden region of Africa now experiencing the worst drought in 60 years. The  kidz4kids  Club also wishes to express their sincere thanks to their Club Sponsor, Mathematics Instructor Mrs. Thersa Dowling, for her guidance with this year's event.

THIS MONTH'S HC DrugFree newsletter (please click here for it) contains information about:

• The "Play it Safe Ocean City" website, which has information about special alcohol and drug-free events during June for high school graduates who choose to celebrate their graduation in Ocean City, Maryland;
• 2012 Maryland Legislative Report on HB 1153/SB 526 - Tobacco Tax - Healthy Maryland Initiative;
• a Target Stores GIFT CARD RAFFLE for parents and guardians whose students attended any Howard County PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party;
• Motivational Speaker Matt Bellace's "Natural High;"
• and more.

CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources

Howard County Office of Children's Services
        offers resource and referral service

THE CARE CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT RESOURCES provides free assistance to Howard County parents to help them find services and programs in the community for children and teens. CARE Center staff will work with families to identify needs and offer resource and referral information to help find solutions to questions and concerns. Resource and referral information is available for topics including:

• community services
• county recreation and sports
• financial assistance
• support groups
• intensive needs services
• drug or alcohol abuse
• youth development
• child development classes for parents
• positive discipline and parenting
• school readiness and achievement
• concerns about emotional and mental health
• difficult behavior
• child care programs
  

CARE Line staff can be reached by calling 410/313-CARE (410/313-2273) Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Visit the CARE website at www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments.

 

Howard County Office of Children's Services
        offers resource and referral service

THE CARE CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT RESOURCES provides free assistance to Howard County parents to help them find services and programs in the community for children and teens. CARE Center staff will work with families to identify needs and offer resource and referral information to help find solutions to questions and concerns. Resource and referral information is available for topics including:

• community services
• county recreation and sports
• financial assistance
• support groups
• intensive needs services
• drug or alcohol abuse
• youth development
• child development classes for parents
• positive discipline and parenting
• school readiness and achievement
• concerns about emotional and mental health
• difficult behavior
• child care programs
  

CARE Line staff can be reached by calling 410/313-CARE (410/313-2273) Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Visit the CARE website at www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments.

 

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Monday, May 21, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Have Eagle Pride -- Set bullying aside."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !     CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    MONDAY  May 21, 2012                                                               10:34 AM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    Today         The Senior Picnic is on, rain or shine    MONDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM, food served at 11 AM -- Centennial Park East, Pavilion H, Ellicott City. Seniors may head over to the Picnic after their Period 2 Final Exam (concludes 9:20 AM), or they may attend their Third Period class and head over to the Picnic after that (10:10 AM). Tomorrow Senior Awards Ceremony TUESDAY, MAY 22, 7 PM -- Auditorium.  Mandatory for all seniors to attend.   PLEASE NOTE:  INSTEAD OF "semi-formal attire" as  previously announced, seniors should wear graduation cap  and gown to the Senior Awards Ceremony.  Wednesday Athletic meeting: Boys & Girls Cross Country WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2:20 PM -- Cafeteria. For current CHS students interested in trying out for the Fall 2012 Cross Country Team. Students should come to the meeting with 1.) a completed FORMS PACKET; and 2.) a copy of a most-recent BG&E bill to document proof of residence.   BOYS Team:  Pick up a   FORMS PACKET from Physical Education                             Instructor Mr. Alan Dodds (alan_dodds@hcpss.org)                             by TUESDAY, MAY 22. GIRLS Team: Pick up a FORMS PACKET from Biology Instructor                                Mr. Kevin McCoy (kevin_mccoy@hcpss.org) by                               TUESDAY, MAY 22.    Centennial CSA   Purchase a SHARE by  JUNE 1 --   SAVE 5 %         24 weeks of fresh goodness:  Farmer's Market-style                                                                                    produce pick-ups                                                                                    every Thursday                                                                                    (JUNE  7  -  NOVEMBER 15)              PURCHASE a SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Community Supported Agriculture        (CSA) share  by FRIDAY, JUNE 1  and take 5% OFF the TOTAL SHARE        PRICE.           SMALL SHARE: 4 items/week =  with 5% discount, just $14.25/week             MEDIUM SHARE: 8 items/week = with 5% discount, just $26.60/week             LARGE SHARE: 12 items/week = with 5% discount, just $27.05/week           The Zahradka Farm, the Centennial CSA's farmer, offers this CSA in a "mini         farmer's market" format, which permits you to choose the produce that         you want from the selections available that week -- a welcome departure from         most CSAs, which send you home with whatever the farmer has on offer. And,         the Centennial CSA offers "add-ons" options such as free-range eggs, bread,         meat and specialty items, available for an additional fee.         Further details posted at "Community Supported Agriculture" link on         the CHS PTSA website (just  click here  to visit).   Attention Class of 2013:         Senior Portraits for CHS Yearbook  INFORMATION about upcoming senior portrait photography sessions with Lifetouch/Prestige Photography scheduled to be held at CHS during the school day (MONDAY, JUNE 4) recently was mailed to homes of all rising seniors. Students can find their June 4 photography session time-slot on the  schedule which will be posted in the Front Lobby the week before.  Please click here for information about: Summer/Fall 2012 LifeTouch/Prestige senior portrait make-up sessions at CHS Senior Portraits using photography studios other than LifeTouch/Prestige DEADLINES for senior portraits to be delivered to the CHS Yearbook (The Eyrie) Please direct all questions to CHS Yearbook Advisor Mr. Rus VanWestervelt at chsrvw@gmail.com. Spring sports 05.21.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL: The Eagles' season ended Wednesday with a (2-0) Region Semifinal loss to Reservoir; brief mention from Coach Alan Boling in this Howard County Times article.         TENNIS: Sorry, unable to obtain results for May 17-18 3A East Regional Tournament. -- JN   OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: The Girls Team took Seventh Place and the Boys Team Eleventh Place at the 2A South/3A East Regional meet held at Reservoir High School on Thursday and Saturday; click here for team, individual results from Running Maryland.com., click here for  event videos.   GIRLS TOP TENS: Relay Team Tenth Place 4x100m, Fourth Place 4x200m, Sixth Place 4x400m, Eighth Place 4x800m; Kathleen Amstad, First Place 100m Dash, First Place 200m Dash; Tessa Seale Eighth Place 100m Dash; Shreya Nalubola Tenth Place 3200m Run; Sowa Imoisili Eighth Place Shot Put, Second Place Discus Throw; Ona Ichoku Fourth Place Discus Throw; Michelle Kuan Third Place (tie) Pole Vault.   BOYS TOP TENS: Relay Team Ninth Place 4x100m,  Fifth Place 4x400m, Sixth Place 4x800m,  ; ; Jordan Roberts Seventh Place 200m Dash; Eddie Krahe Eighth Place 400m Dash; Mikhail Hershfeld Tenth Place 400m Dash; Alec Font Sixth Place 3200m Run; Matt Keimig Sixth Place Discus Throw; Allen Keimig Tenth Place Pole Vault.   Parents, and guardians, if your student attended         the CHS PTSA's After-Prom Party . . . .  .  .  then HC DrugFree would like to thank you for supporting your PTSA in its goal of  keeping students safely entertained and substance-free at high-risk school events like Prom Night. Moreover, any Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) any PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4. Howard County Library         Summer Reading Club kick-off event SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details. CHS Spring Fling SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 9 AM - Noon -- Stadium. Join the Centennial Boosters for some healthy family fun: Run the 10K, run or walk the 5K and let the kids tear it up at the One-Mile Fun Run. Stick around for awards, door prizes, games, snacks and entertainment at the INFIELD PARTY. Register today! (Click here for event details, to register.) Learn to drive this summer           (Learner's Permit not necessary) SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.   SESSION #1: JUNE 18 - 29 SESSION #2: JULY 9 - 20 SESSION #3: AUGUST 6 - 17 Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) for all details. Improve driving skills this summer         with Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held: FRIDAY & SATURDAY JUNE 29 & 30 FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 20 & 21 FRIDAY & SATURDAY AUGUST 17 & 18 at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY  Senior Final Exams  Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City  9:30 AM - 2:15 PM (food served 11 AM)     Athletic Meeting: Girls Soccer -- Cafeteria 2:30 PM High School Assessments (HSAs) for underclassmen begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) (See 5/29 ) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria  8:30 AM   Class of 2012 panoramic picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams  Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6 Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM (Students wear graduation caps & gowns) Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   CHS Theatre Banquet & Senior Showcase -- Cafeteria  6 PM, Auditorium 7:30 PM  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012    Sunday, May 27, 2012    Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day -- Schools, HCPSS offices closed Tuesday, May 29, 2012 High School Assessments (HSAs) for underclassmen begin  (weekdays through 6/1) Softball Banquet -- Cafeteria Wednesday, May 30, 2012   Thursday, May 31, 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Banquet -- Cafeteria Friday, June 1, 2012 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria CHS "Pops" Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sunday, June 3, 2012 Centennial Boosters "CHS Spring Fling" 10K-5K-1K Run/Walk & Infield Party -- Stadium, Cross Country Course 9 AM  Monday, June 4, 2012 CHS Athletic Meeting for Parents, Guardians of incoming freshmen -- Auditorium 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Underclassmen Final Exams Period 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM  Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 2 & 3 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria  (See 6/1) G/T Research Program Parent Information Night -- Media Center 7 PM   To see "Save the Date"  calendar events through     SEPTEMBER 30, 2012,  CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]  WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

 

MONDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM, food served at 11 AM -- Centennial Park East, Pavilion H, Ellicott City. Seniors may head over to the Picnic after their Period 2 Final Exam (concludes 9:20 AM), or they may attend their Third Period class and head over to the Picnic after that (10:10 AM).

 

   24 weeks of fresh goodness:  Farmer's Market-style
                                                                                   produce pick-ups
                                                                                   every Thursday
                                                                                   (JUNE  7  -  NOVEMBER 15)

       
     PURCHASE a SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Community Supported Agriculture
       (CSA) share  by FRIDAY, JUNE 1  and take 5% OFF the TOTAL SHARE
       PRICE.

 
        SMALL SHARE: 4 items/week =  with 5% discount, just $14.25/week
            MEDIUM SHARE: 8 items/week = with 5% discount, just $26.60/week
            LARGE SHARE: 12 items/week = with 5% discount, just $27.05/week

 

        The Zahradka Farm, the Centennial CSA's farmer, offers this CSA in a "mini
        farmer's market" format, which permits you to choose the produce that
        you want from the selections available that week -- a welcome departure from
        most CSAs, which send you home with whatever the farmer has on offer. And,
        the Centennial CSA offers "add-ons" options such as free-range eggs, bread,
        meat and specialty items, available for an additional fee.

        Further details posted at "Community Supported Agriculture" link on
        the CHS PTSA website (just  click here  to visit).

 

 INFORMATION about upcoming senior portrait photography sessions with Lifetouch/Prestige Photography scheduled to be held at CHS during the school day (MONDAY, JUNE 4) recently was mailed to homes of all rising seniors. Students can find their June 4 photography session time-slot on the  schedule which will be posted in the Front Lobby the week before.  Please click here for information about:

• Summer/Fall 2012 LifeTouch/Prestige senior portrait make-up sessions at CHS
• Senior Portraits using photography studios other than LifeTouch/Prestige
• DEADLINES for senior portraits to be delivered to the CHS Yearbook (The Eyrie)

Please direct all questions to CHS Yearbook Advisor Mr. Rus VanWestervelt at chsrvw@gmail.com.

.  .  .  then HC DrugFree would like to thank you for supporting your PTSA in its goal of  keeping students safely entertained and substance-free at high-risk school events like Prom Night. Moreover, any Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) any PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4.

Howard County Library
        Summer Reading Club kick-off event

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details.

CHS Spring Fling

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 9 AM - Noon -- Stadium. Join the Centennial Boosters for some healthy family fun: Run the 10K, run or walk the 5K and let the kids tear it up at the One-Mile Fun Run. Stick around for awards, door prizes, games, snacks and entertainment at the INFIELD PARTY. Register today! (Click here for event details, to register.)

Learn to drive this summer
          (Learner's Permit not necessary)

SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.

 

SESSION #1:	JUNE 18 - 29
SESSION #2:	JULY 9 - 20
SESSION #3:	AUGUST 6 - 17

Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) for all details.

Improve driving skills this summer
        with Collision Avoidance Training (CAT)

CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JUNE 29 & 30
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JULY 20 & 21
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	AUGUST 17 & 18

at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more.

 

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'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

.  .  .  then HC DrugFree would like to thank you for supporting your PTSA in its goal of  keeping students safely entertained and substance-free at high-risk school events like Prom Night. Moreover, any Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) any PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center, Ellicott City. Sign up for a Summer Reading Club and win prizes for reading or listening to books from a pre-selected reading list, or choose your own books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Event includes fun activities for all ages, including face-painting, a "Science Spectacular with Eric Energy" to a scavenger hunt for teens, and more. Click here for details.

SUMMER SESSIONS of  Driver's Ed classes at CHS (Greg's Driving School) will be held in Room 912 Mondays through Fridays, 2:45 - 6 PM, for two weeks each.

 

SESSION #1:	JUNE 18 - 29
SESSION #2:	JULY 9 - 20
SESSION #3:	AUGUST 6 - 17

CAT IS AN ADVANCED, defensive driving and vehicle control program conducted by the Howard County Police Department for licensed drivers age 16-20 years. The two-day program (Friday evening, all day Saturday -- 12 hours total) is designed to provide young drivers with potentially life-saving knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics. Summer Sessions will be held:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JUNE 29 & 30
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	JULY 20 & 21
FRIDAY & SATURDAY	AUGUST 17 & 18

at The James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information about class fee, registration, forms and more.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes EXTRA -- Thursday, May 17, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Have Eagle Pride -- set bullying aside."       CONNECT  FOR RESPECT !     CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE   STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    THURSDAY  May 17, 2012                                                             11:40 AM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    icknotes EXTRA -- Quicknotes EXTRA -- Quicknotes E   Senior Prank The chalk drawings on the school building and parking lot are a result of a Senior Prank. We hope to have the chalk removed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.     Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D Principal Centennial High School      EXTRA -- Quicknotes EXTRA -- Quicknotes EXTRA --  Qui   [  Back to Top ]     Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY     To see "Save the Date"  calendar events through     SEPTEMBER 30  2012   CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

The chalk drawings on the school building and parking lot are a result of a Senior Prank. We hope to have the chalk removed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

 

 

Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D
Principal

Centennial High School

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR RESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Have Eagle Pride -- Set bullying aside."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !     CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    WEDNESDAY  May 16, 2012                                                                   11 AM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]     Attention SENIORS, parents/guardians of:         The Senior Picnic is this Monday   Donations of beverages, desserts, ice needed   MONDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM, food served at 11 AM -- Centennial Park East, Pavilion H, Ellicott City. Seniors may head over to the Picnic after their Period 2 Final Exam (concludes 9:20 AM), or they may attend their Third Period class and head over to the Picnic after that (10:10 AM). There'll be lots of fun things to do at the Senior Picnic - activities like volleyball, basketball, badminton, Frisbee, or -- students can just relax (slather on some sunscreen and catch some rays). There'll be lots of good "eats" -- hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, desserts, beverages.  PICNIC ITEMS NEEDED                           Bottled water                                             Coolers filled with ice                                           Snapple                                                       "Finger" desserts                       (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc.)        Please deliver to Pavilion H in a disposable container.  SENIOR PARENTS, if you can supply any of these much-needed (!) items, please contact PTSA Volunteer Coordinator Eydie Hammers at ehammers@comcast.net. Picnic items can be dropped off at Pavilion H any time after 8:30 AM on Monday.  Professional-quality Graduation photos,        Graduation Ceremony DVDs PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY Graduation candids and "action shots"(photographs of  each CHS senior crossing the stage to receive diplomas, and more) will be available for purchase from Candid Color Photography following the June 24 CHS Graduation Ceremony. After the Big Day, you can preview and purchase your individual photographs online by visiting the Candid Color website (www.candidcolor.net) and using the Centennial High School access code: CENG12 .   Professional-quality Graduation Ceremony DVDs can be purchased from the HCPSS Television Services Department by using this mail-in form.    All information about professional quality Graduation ceremony photographs and DVDs is available on the Centennial High School website in the   Site Shortcuts   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).   In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels. Today Football interest meeting WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2:30 PM -- Cafeteria. A meeting for current CHS students interested in playing football next year. Nu Delta Alpha Concert       & CHS Dance Alumni Gala Celebrating a Decade of Dance  at Centennial High School    WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Featuring performances by members of the Centennial High School Chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society. Admission is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Tomorrow       CHS Parent Council          f or Black Students (PCBS)               Senior Celebration THURSDAY, MAY 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM -- Cafeteria. Please join us to honor seniors on their upcoming graduation. R.S.V.P. (and indicate the pot-luck item you'd like to bring to the dinner) by visiting the PCBS website at pcbschs.intuitwebsites.com. Financial Literacy simulation exercise       (parent volunteers needed) CHS students will practice staying within a budget     THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  & 1:15 - 2:15 PM --     Cafeteria. Parents and guardians, can you come to     CHS to help with this event for one or two hours?      If yes, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey, Principal's Secretary,      at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call Mrs. Airey      at  410/313-2856. Thanks!   In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program and sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland,  Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget.   Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial stations set up in the Cafeteria and will pay for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services. Friday  Senior Class Night       "PANDA-monium" . .  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore.      Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing  and fabulous door    prizes.   JUST FOR FUN (not required):  Wear black and white    in keeping with the  "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme.    (Attire is "dressy-casual" --  please,  no flip-flops.) This weekend Pesticide application at CHS Please click here to download a copy of the Memorandum from the HCPSS Grounds Service Department. HCPSS Community Notices   Click here for community announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for distribution in county schools. Spring sports 05.16.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL: The Eagles won (9-2) their Region Quarterfinal game with Stephen Decatur on Monday; Howard County Times story is here. TODAY the Eagles travel to Reservoir for a 3A East Region Semifinal game; MPSSAA brackets are here.        GIRLS LACROSSE:   The Lady Eagles lost (25-4) their Region Quarterfinal game with Marriotts Ridge on Monday, thus bringing their season to a close; Howard County Times article is here, Washington Post game statistics are here.   TENNIS: The Eagles came in Fifth Place at the Howard County Tennis Championships; results for Centennial Boys Singles and Girls Doubles are included at the bottom of  this Howard County Times "High School Wrap Up" article. The MPSSAA 3A East Regional Tennis Tournament will be held tomorrow (THURSDAY, MAY 17) at Druid Hill Park, Baltimore , to continue on FRIDAY, MAY 18 at  Wilde Lake Tennis Center .    OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: UPDATE: This Howard County Times "High School Wrap Up" article has it that the Boys Team shares Eighth Place (tie) with Marriotts Ridge at the Howard County Championship.Click here to see Running Maryland.com's photo gallery of  individual athletes in action at the Howard County Championships. The 3A East Regional Track & Field Tournament will be held at Reservoir High School TOMORROW (THURSDAY, MAY 17) at 4 PM and on SATURDAY, MAY 19 at 10 AM. NEXT WEEK   Monday Senior Picnic at Centennial Park MONDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM -- Centennial Park East, Pavilion H, Ellicott City. (Details top of page) Tuesday Mild winter = insect survival = LYME DISEASE                                                                       concerns? TUESDAY, MAY 22, 6:30-8:30 PM -- Howard County Library, Central Branch, Columbia. Public is invited to attend a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary Under our Skin. Sponsored by the Howard County Lyme Awareness Group in celebration of  May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Click here for event details, film preview, to register.  Parents, and guardians, if your student attended         the CHS PTSA's After-Prom Party . . . .  .  .  then HC DrugFree would like to thank you for supporting your PTSA in its goal of  keeping students safely entertained and substance-free at high-risk school events like Prom Night.   ANY Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) a PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a  $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4. Buckle up RIGHT NOW and through early June, Maryland law enforcement officers officers are enforcing the state's seat belt laws as part of Maryland Highway Safety Office's "Choose Safety for Life/Click it or Ticket" campaign. Drivers who are stopped and found to not be wearing seat belts will receive a $25 ticket for  first offense. More in this  MAY 11 Columbia Patch article. PTA Parent e-newsletter THE MAY ISSUE (please click here for it) contains articles about Bullying Prevention Tips, Backyard Safety Tips and more. CHS Spring Fling SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 9 AM - Noon -- Stadium. Join the Centennial Boosters for some healthy family fun: Run the 10K, run or walk the 5K and let the kids tear it up at the One-Mile Fun Run. Stick around for awards, door prizes, games, snacks and entertainment at the INFIELD PARTY. Register today! (Click here for event details, to register.) Keep math skills sharp during summer months THE HCPSS OFFICE OF SECONDARY MATHEMATICS offers summer workbooks for students wishing to keep math skills sharp during the summer months. The workbooks are designed to provide practice with skills featured in Mathematics courses that middle and high school students will take in the Fall. Currently, there are workbooks for all Grade 6, 7, 8, Algebra I and Algebra II courses. (Geometry has not been developed.) The summer Mathematics workbooks can be accessed by visiting www.hcpss.org/parents/parent_tips.shtml#summer. Questions, please contact Bill Barnes, Coordinator, HCPSS Secondary Mathematics, at william_barnes@hcpss.org.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams Period 6  Period 4B   Football Meeting -- Cafeteria 2:30 PM Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day  Financial Literacy simulation event -- Cafeteria Periods 1 & 2, Period 6 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 10 PM (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) Senior Celebration -- Student Services 7 PM  6:30 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day -- Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night   "PANDA-monium"   -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM  Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD   Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM Monday, May 21, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria 8:30 PM (See 5/22)  Senior Final Exams  Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City  9:30 AM - 2:15 PM (food served 11 AM)    High School Assessments (HSAs) for underclassmen begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) (See 5/29) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria  8:30 AM   Class of 2012 panoramic picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams  Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6 Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM  Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   CHS Theatre Banquet & Senior Showcase -- Cafeteria  6 PM, Auditorium 7:30 PM  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Senior Awards Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM   (See 5/22)  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012    Sunday, May 27, 2012    Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day -- Schools, HCPSS offices closed Tuesday, May 29, 2012 High School Assessments (HSAs) for underclassmen begin  (weekdays through 6/1) Softball Banquet -- Cafeteria Wednesday, May 30, 2012   Thursday, May 31, 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Banquet -- Cafeteria Friday, June 1, 2012 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria CHS "Pops" Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sunday, June 3, 2012 Centennial Boosters "CHS Spring Fling" 10K-5K-1K Run/Walk & Infield Party -- Stadium, Cross Country Course 9 AM  Monday, June 4, 2012 CHS Athletic Meeting for Parents, Guardians of incoming freshmen -- Auditorium 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Underclassmen Final Exams Period 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM  Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 2 & 3 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria  (See 6/1) G/T Research Program Parent Information Night -- Media Center 7 PM Thursday, June 7, 2012 Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM  Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 5 & 6 Band Backers -- Student Services Conference Room 7 PM Friday, June 8, 2012 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL  Half-day for all schools -- CHS dismissal 11:10 AM Underclassmen Final Exams Periods 4A & 4 B PTSA Year-End Luncheon for School Staff -- Cafeteria Saturday, June 9, 2012 ACT To see "Save the Date"  calendar events through     SEPTEMBER 30, 2012,   Click here   [  Back to Top ]  WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon portal            (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

 Donations of beverages, desserts, ice needed

 

MONDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM - 2:15 PM, food served at 11 AM -- Centennial Park East, Pavilion H, Ellicott City. Seniors may head over to the Picnic after their Period 2 Final Exam (concludes 9:20 AM), or they may attend their Third Period class and head over to the Picnic after that (10:10 AM).

There'll be lots of fun things to do at the Senior Picnic - activities like volleyball, basketball, badminton, Frisbee, or -- students can just relax (slather on some sunscreen and catch some rays). There'll be lots of good "eats" -- hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, desserts, beverages.

 PICNIC ITEMS NEEDED 

                         Bottled water                        
                    Coolers filled with ice          
                                Snapple                               

                       "Finger" desserts                  
    (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc.)      
 Please deliver to Pavilion H in a disposable container. 

SENIOR PARENTS, if you can supply any of these much-needed (!) items, please contact PTSA Volunteer Coordinator Eydie Hammers at ehammers@comcast.net.

Picnic items can be dropped off at Pavilion H any time after 8:30 AM on Monday.

PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY Graduation candids and "action shots"(photographs of  each CHS senior crossing the stage to receive diplomas, and more) will be available for purchase from Candid Color Photography following the June 24 CHS Graduation Ceremony. After the Big Day, you can preview and purchase your individual photographs online by visiting the Candid Color website (www.candidcolor.net) and using the Centennial High School access code: CENG12 .

 

Professional-quality Graduation Ceremony DVDs can be purchased from the HCPSS Television Services Department by using this mail-in form. 

 

All information about professional quality Graduation ceremony photographs and DVDs is available on the Centennial High School website in the   Site Shortcuts   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2:30 PM -- Cafeteria. A meeting for current CHS students interested in playing football next year.

Friday

 FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore.   

  Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing  and fabulous door
   prizes.   JUST FOR FUN (not required):  Wear black and white
   in keeping with the  "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme.
   (Attire is "dressy-casual" --  please,  no flip-flops.)

  Click here for community announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for distribution in county schools.

.  .  .  then HC DrugFree would like to thank you for supporting your PTSA in its goal of  keeping students safely entertained and substance-free at high-risk school events like Prom Night.

 

ANY Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) a PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a  $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4.

Buckle up

RIGHT NOW and through early June, Maryland law enforcement officers officers are enforcing the state's seat belt laws as part of Maryland Highway Safety Office's "Choose Safety for Life/Click it or Ticket" campaign. Drivers who are stopped and found to not be wearing seat belts will receive a $25 ticket for  first offense. More in this  MAY 11 Columbia Patch article.

ANY Howard County parent or guardian whose child attended (or will attend) a PTSA-sponsored After-Prom Party is eligible to register to win a  $25 Target  GIFT CARD . Visit the HC DrugFree website (click here) register for a chance to win. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 25; WINNER ANNOUNCED: MONDAY, JUNE 4.

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CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Monday, May 14, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Bullying does not "fly" with Eagles."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    MONDAY, May 14, 2012                                                                 12:53 PM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    Parent volunteers needed THIS THURSDAY       to help with Financial Literacy simulation exercise CHS students will learn to stay within a "practice" budget     THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7:15 - 9:15 AM and/or 1:15 - 2:15    PM in the Cafeteria. Parents and guardians, can you come     to CHS to help with this event for one or two hours?      More information, how to volunteer, in Quicknotes post below. Reminder for AP Exam students STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED to arrive at the exam site: by  7:30 AM for all MORNING AP Exams by 11:30 AM for all AFTERNOON AP Exams. Click here for further details about AP Exams                           and this year's School Attendance Procedure                                                         for Students taking AP Exams.  Centennial CSA:    NEW discount offer  CSA runs  JUNE 7  through  NOVEMBER 15  ( 24 weeks )   SIGN UP FOR a small, medium or large Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share and pay for it in full by FRIDAY, JUNE 1,   and you'll enjoy a  5% DISCOUNT   off the total share price.   SMALL share: Four (4) items/week @ $15/week = $360 MEDIUM share: Eight (8) items/week @ $28/week  = $672 LARGE share: 12 items/week @ $39/week  = $936   The Zahradka Farm, the Centennial CSA's farmer, offers this CSA in a "mini farmer's market" format, which permits you to choose the produce that you want from the selections available that week -- a welcome departure from most CSAs, which send you home with whatever the farmer has on offer. And, the Centennial CSA offers "add-ons" options such as free-range eggs, bread, meat and specialty items, available for an additional fee.   CSA PICK-UP: THURSDAYS, 4 - 6:30 PM, BMMS school bus parking lot   For more information, visit the Zahradka Farm (www.thezahradkafarm.com); click here for Centennial CSA flier; click here for CSA FAQs. Questions, please send an email to centennialcsa@yahoo.com.       For every 15  shares purchased, the Zahradka Farm will donate    one (1) CSA share to a local family in need; the Centennial CSA    provides support to The Domestic Violence Center and the CHS    PTSA also. Today Drill Team Tryouts T ODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 4 - 6 PM each day -- CHS Dance Studio. The Dance Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time at Varsity home football and basketball games. Attendance at all three (3) days of the tryouts is mandatory. A short dance routine will be taught; at Dance Team auditions, students will perform the routine and demonstrate technical skills for the judges. Please contact Jessica Hammers (jehammers@gmail.com) with any questions or conflicts. Tomorrow Graduation caps and gowns, tickets      and senior obligations TUESDAY, MAY 15, 12:30 - 2 PM -- Auditorium. Graduation caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors tomorrow at the conclusion of the first of two (2) MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsals. Graduation tickets will be distributed at the second Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY, MAY 23.   PLEASE NOTE: Students who have outstanding senior obligations (Media Center fines, unreturned athletic uniforms, etc.) will not receive their Graduation tickets until the senior obligation is met. Senior Final exams begin MONDAY, MAY 14 No exams TUESDAY, MAY 15 EXAMS: Periods 3 & 4A WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 EXAMS: Period 4B THURSDAY, MAY 17 No exams FRIDAY, MAY 18  No school for students MONDAY, MAY 21 EXAMS: Periods 1 & 2 TUESDAY, MAY 22 EXAMS: Periods 5 & 6   Final Exams for Underclassmen (freshmen, sophomores and juniors) are scheduled daily TUESDAY, JUNE 5 - FRIDAY, JUNE 8. See the PTSA's  Save the Date  extended calendar for details. Wednesday Football interest meeting WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2:30 PM -- Cafeteria. A meeting for current CHS students interested in playing football next year. Nu Delta Alpha Concert       & CHS Dance Alumni Gala Celebrating a Decade of Dance  at Centennial High School    WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Featuring performances by members of the Centennial High School Chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society. Admission is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted.   Thursday  CHS Parent Council       for Black Students (PCBS)             Senior Celebration THURSDAY, MAY 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM -- Cafeteria. Please join us to honor seniors on their upcoming graduation. R.S.V.P. (and indicate the pot-luck item you'd like to bring to the dinner) by visiting the PCBS website at pcbschs.intuitwebsites.com.  Parent volunteers needed      for Financial Literacy simulation exercise THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  & 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two hours?   In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland.    Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.    If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey,    Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call    Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856. Thanks! Teen Orientation Sessions       for summer volunteer opportunities              at Howard County Library THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER  for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.   AT THE  SATURDAY, MAY 19 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION:  Stay on to find out about the Library's TEEN ADVISORY BOARD at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Library Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects. Friday Senior Class Night "PANDA-monium"  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore.      Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing and fabulous door     prizes.   JUST FOR FUN (not required):  Wear black and white in     keeping with the "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme.     (Attire is "dressy-casual" --  please,  no flip-flops.) Hammering out the shared-use agreement         for use of high school artificial turf fields A DRAFT VERSION of a shared-use agreement for high school artificial turf fields was presented at a Board of Education (BOE) public hearing on Thursday. This Howard County Times article ("Changes urged to agreement on school artificial turf fields", MAY 10) informs about the impact that the proposed shared-use agreement would have on scheduling use of  the artificial turf fields by high school athletic teams (practices, games), non-athletic school groups (marching bands), as well as concerns about high school parking lot issues.   The article announces two (2) upcoming community meetings about the shared-use agreement: TOMORROW (TUESDAY, MAY 15, 6 PM at Glenelg High School; and THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7 PM at Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks headquarters. The BOE is scheduled to vote on the shared-use agreement NEXT TUESDAY (MAY 22).   Spring sports 05.14.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL:  With a (5-2)  victory over Annapolis at Friday's playoff game (Howard County Times story is here), the Eagles travel to Stephen Decatur High School today for a Region Quarterfinal game. MPSSAA Region Quarterfinal information, 3A East brackets are here.  UPDATE  : The Eagles won (7-3) their Senior Recognition Night game against Marriotts Ridge last Monday.      BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles lost (10-7) their Regional Quarterfinal playoff game with Mt. Hebron on Friday, thus bringing their season to a close; Howard County Times article is here.     GIRLS LACROSSE: With Friday's (13-9) victory over Atholton in a Region Quarterfinal playoff (Howard County Times story is here) the Lady Eagles now progress to today's Region Semifinal game against Marriott's Ridge; MPSSAA Region Quarterfinal information, 3A East brackets are  here. PLEASE NOTE: TODAY'S game location has been changed from Marriotts Ridge to Blandair Regional Park, Columbia. SOFTBALL:  The Lady Eagles lost (5-4) Friday's 3A East region playoff with Stephen Decatur, thus bringing their season to a close; MaxPreps game summary, statistics are here. UPDATE: The Lady Eagles not only lost (8-1) to Marriotts Ridge last Monday, one of  the team's players experienced season-ending injuries; Howard County Times report is here, MaxPreps summary, statistics are here.    TENNIS: Information about the Girls Team can be found at the bottom of this Howard County Times article.    OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: The Girls Team (20 events) maintained its Ninth Place standing and the Boys Team (18 events) dropped from Sixth to Eighth Place as Day Two of the county Championship came to a close on Thursday. RunningMaryland.com team, individual results are here.     GIRLS TOP TEN (updated)  : Relay Teams Ninth Place 4x200m Relay, Tenth Place 4x100m Relay, Eighth Place 4x200m and 4x400m Relays; Kathleen Amstad First Place 100m Dash (preliminary/finals), First Place 200m Dash (preliminary/finals); Ona Ichoku Second Place Discus Throw; Sowa Imoisili , Fifth Place Discus Throw, Ninth Place Shot Put; Shreya Nalubola Tenth Place 3200m Run. BOYS TOP TEN (updated): Relay Team, Fourth Place 4x800m Relay, Sixth Place 4x200m Relay, Fifth Place 4x400m Relay; Alec Font Fourth Place 3200m Run; Adam Sachs Ninth Place 3200m Run; Harry Colby Eighth Place 1600m Run; Dakota Abernathy Ninth Place 300m Hurdles; Matt Keimig Second Place Discus Throw; Ram Ambalavanar Eighth Place Discus Throw.  Click here for The Howard County Times' article about Day Two of the county Championship. Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) class      for licensed teens, young adults FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6 -9 PM & SATURDAY, MAY 19, 8 AM - 4 PM-- James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Monthly Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) class for licensed drivers age 16 - 20 years ; conducted by the Howard County Police Department.  Click here for information about class fee, registration and more.   Next CAT class is FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 29 & 30. Keep math skills sharp during summer months THE HCPSS OFFICE OF SECONDARY MATHEMATICS offers summer workbooks for students wishing to keep math skills sharp during the summer months. The workbooks are designed to provide practice with skills featured in Mathematics courses that middle and high school students will take in the Fall. Currently, there are workbooks for all Grade 6, 7, 8, Algebra I and Algebra II courses. (Geometry has not been developed.) The summer Mathematics workbooks can be accessed by visiting www.hcpss.org/parents/parent_tips.shtml#summer. Questions, please contact Bill Barnes, Coordinator, HCPSS Secondary Mathematics, at william_barnes@hcpss.org. Power of Parents handbook (FREE) MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) offers a research-based parent handbook* containing eye-opening facts about teen alcohol use and ways to effectively talk to teens about underage drinking. Visit MADD's "Power of Parents" website to sign up to receive an e-mail version of the free handbook. *  Based on Dr. Robert Turrisi's successful program for parents of college     students, the Power of Parents handbook has been adapted for parents of     high school students; follow-up research has shown that, when parents read     and used the Handbook to talk to their high school students, there was a 30%    reduction in the teens' underage drinking. Stressless Tests® High school Summer Study Skills camps One-week camps in August   WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:  How to Study More Effectively   Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination   Test-taking Skills    Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized   Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)    Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm    Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more! Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.   [  Back to Top ] Class of 2012 Graduation is just ten days away!   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY     Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, Ellicott City (daily through 5/18) Girls Lacrosse: Region Semifinal playoff vs. Marriotts Ridge @ Blandair Regional Park, Columbia 3:30 PM Drill Team Tryouts (daily through 4/16) -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   National Honor Society (NHS) meeting -- Media Center 6 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams Periods 3 & 4A   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM    Softball Banquet (See 5/29) CHS Music Awards Banquet & and Band Backers General Meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM; Band Backers General Meeting 6:45 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams Period 6  Period 4B   Football Meeting -- Cafeteria 2:30 PM Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day  Financial Literacy simulation event -- Cafeteria Periods 1 & 2, Period 6 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 10 PM (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) Senior Celebration -- Student Services 7 PM  6:30 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day -- Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night   "PANDA-monium"   -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM    Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD   Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM Monday, May 21, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria 8:30 PM (See 5/22)  Senior Final Exams  Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City High School Assessments for underclassmen (HSAs) begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria  8:30 AM   Class of 2012 panoramic picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams  Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6 Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM  Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   CHS Theatre Banquet & Senior Showcase -- Cafeteria  6 PM, Auditorium 7:30 PM  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Senior Awards Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM    (See 5/22)  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012    Sunday, May 27, 2012    Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day -- Schools, HCPSS offices closed Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Softball Banquet -- Cafeteria Wednesday, May 30, 2012   Thursday, May 31, 2012   Friday, June 1, 2012 Baseball Banquet -- Cafeteria CHS "Pops" Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sunday, June 3, 2012 Centennial Boosters "CHS Spring Fling" 10K-5K-1K Run/Walk & Infield Party -- Stadium, Cross Country Course 9 AM  Monday, June 4, 2012 CHS Athletic Meeting for Parents, Guardians of incoming freshmen -- Auditorium 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Underclassmen Final Exams Period 1   To see "Save the Date"  calendar events through     SEPTEMBER 30, 2012,  CLICK HERE   [  Back to Top ]  WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click HERE  for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED to arrive at the exam site:

• by  7:30 AM for all MORNING AP Exams
• by 11:30 AM for all AFTERNOON AP Exams.

Click here for further details about AP Exams
                          and this year's School Attendance Procedure
                                                        for Students taking AP Exams.

CSA runs  JUNE 7  through  NOVEMBER 15  ( 24 weeks )

 

SIGN UP FOR a small, medium or large Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share and pay for it in full by FRIDAY, JUNE 1,   and you'll enjoy a  5% DISCOUNT   off the total share price.

 

SMALL share: Four (4) items/week @ $15/week = $360
MEDIUM share: Eight (8) items/week @ $28/week  = $672
LARGE share: 12 items/week @ $39/week  = $936

 

The Zahradka Farm, the Centennial CSA's farmer, offers this CSA in a "mini farmer's market" format, which permits you to choose the produce that you want from the selections available that week -- a welcome departure from most CSAs, which send you home with whatever the farmer has on offer. And, the Centennial CSA offers "add-ons" options such as free-range eggs, bread, meat and specialty items, available for an additional fee.

 

CSA PICK-UP: THURSDAYS, 4 - 6:30 PM, BMMS school bus parking lot

 

For more information, visit the Zahradka Farm (www.thezahradkafarm.com); click here for Centennial CSA flier; click here for CSA FAQs. Questions, please send an email to centennialcsa@yahoo.com. 

 

   For every 15  shares purchased, the Zahradka Farm will donate
   one (1) CSA share to a local family in need; the Centennial CSA
   provides support to The Domestic Violence Center and the CHS
   PTSA also.

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 12:30 - 2 PM -- Auditorium. Graduation caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors tomorrow at the conclusion of the first of two (2) MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsals. Graduation tickets will be distributed at the second Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY, MAY 23.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have outstanding senior obligations (Media Center fines, unreturned athletic uniforms, etc.) will not receive their Graduation tickets until the senior obligation is met.

Senior Final exams begin

MONDAY, MAY 14	No exams
TUESDAY, MAY 15	EXAMS: Periods 3 & 4A
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16	EXAMS: Period 4B
THURSDAY, MAY 17	No exams
FRIDAY, MAY 18	No school for students
MONDAY, MAY 21	EXAMS: Periods 1 & 2
TUESDAY, MAY 22	EXAMS: Periods 5 & 6

Final Exams for Underclassmen (freshmen, sophomores and juniors) are scheduled daily TUESDAY, JUNE 5 - FRIDAY, JUNE 8. See the PTSA's  Save the Date  extended calendar for details.

Wednesday

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2:30 PM -- Cafeteria. A meeting for current CHS students interested in playing football next year.

Celebrating a Decade of Dance  at Centennial High School

 

 WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Featuring performances by members of the Centennial High School Chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society. Admission is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

 

Thursday

 CHS Parent Council
      for Black Students (PCBS)
            Senior Celebration

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM -- Cafeteria. Please join us to honor seniors on their upcoming graduation. R.S.V.P. (and indicate the pot-luck item you'd like to bring to the dinner) by visiting the PCBS website at pcbschs.intuitwebsites.com. 

Parent volunteers needed
     for Financial Literacy simulation exercise

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  & 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two hours?

 

In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland. 

 

Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.

   If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey,
   Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call
   Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856. Thanks!

Teen Orientation Sessions
      for summer volunteer opportunities
             at Howard County Library

THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER  for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.

 

AT THE  SATURDAY, MAY 19 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION:  Stay on to find out about the Library's TEEN ADVISORY BOARD at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Library Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects.

Friday

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  & 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two hours?

 

In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland. 

 

Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.

   If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey,
   Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call
   Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856. Thanks!

Teen Orientation Sessions
      for summer volunteer opportunities
             at Howard County Library

THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER  for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.

 

AT THE  SATURDAY, MAY 19 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION:  Stay on to find out about the Library's TEEN ADVISORY BOARD at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Library Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects.

Friday

 FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore.   

  Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing and fabulous door
    prizes.   JUST FOR FUN (not required):  Wear black and white in
    keeping with the "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme.
    (Attire is "dressy-casual" --  please,  no flip-flops.)

A DRAFT VERSION of a shared-use agreement for high school artificial turf fields was presented at a Board of Education (BOE) public hearing on Thursday. This Howard County Times article ("Changes urged to agreement on school artificial turf fields", MAY 10) informs about the impact that the proposed shared-use agreement would have on scheduling use of  the artificial turf fields by high school athletic teams (practices, games), non-athletic school groups (marching bands), as well as concerns about high school parking lot issues.

 

The article announces two (2) upcoming community meetings about the shared-use agreement: TOMORROW (TUESDAY, MAY 15, 6 PM at Glenelg High School; and THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7 PM at Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks headquarters. The BOE is scheduled to vote on the shared-use agreement NEXT TUESDAY (MAY 22).

 

THE HCPSS OFFICE OF SECONDARY MATHEMATICS offers summer workbooks for students wishing to keep math skills sharp during the summer months. The workbooks are designed to provide practice with skills featured in Mathematics courses that middle and high school students will take in the Fall. Currently, there are workbooks for all Grade 6, 7, 8, Algebra I and Algebra II courses. (Geometry has not been developed.) The summer Mathematics workbooks can be accessed by visiting www.hcpss.org/parents/parent_tips.shtml#summer. Questions, please contact Bill Barnes, Coordinator, HCPSS Secondary Mathematics, at william_barnes@hcpss.org.

Power of Parents handbook (FREE)

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) offers a research-based parent handbook* containing eye-opening facts about teen alcohol use and ways to effectively talk to teens about underage drinking. Visit MADD's "Power of Parents" website to sign up to receive an e-mail version of the free handbook.

*  Based on Dr. Robert Turrisi's successful program for parents of college
    students, the Power of Parents handbook has been adapted for parents of
    high school students; follow-up research has shown that, when parents read
    and used the Handbook to talk to their high school students, there was a 30%
   reduction in the teens' underage drinking.

Stressless Tests®

High school Summer Study Skills camps

One-week camps in August

 

WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:

•  How to Study More Effectively 
•  Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination 
•  Test-taking Skills 
•   Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized 
•  Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
•   Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm 
•   Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.

 

Power of Parents handbook (FREE)

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) offers a research-based parent handbook* containing eye-opening facts about teen alcohol use and ways to effectively talk to teens about underage drinking. Visit MADD's "Power of Parents" website to sign up to receive an e-mail version of the free handbook.

*  Based on Dr. Robert Turrisi's successful program for parents of college
    students, the Power of Parents handbook has been adapted for parents of
    high school students; follow-up research has shown that, when parents read
    and used the Handbook to talk to their high school students, there was a 30%
   reduction in the teens' underage drinking.

Stressless Tests®

High school Summer Study Skills camps

One-week camps in August

 

WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:

•  How to Study More Effectively 
•  Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination 
•  Test-taking Skills 
•   Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized 
•  Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
•   Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm 
•   Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.

 

Power of Parents handbook (FREE)

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) offers a research-based parent handbook* containing eye-opening facts about teen alcohol use and ways to effectively talk to teens about underage drinking. Visit MADD's "Power of Parents" website to sign up to receive an e-mail version of the free handbook.

*  Based on Dr. Robert Turrisi's successful program for parents of college
    students, the Power of Parents handbook has been adapted for parents of
    high school students; follow-up research has shown that, when parents read
    and used the Handbook to talk to their high school students, there was a 30%
   reduction in the teens' underage drinking.

Stressless Tests®

High school Summer Study Skills camps

One-week camps in August

 

WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:

•  How to Study More Effectively 
•  Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination 
•  Test-taking Skills 
•   Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized 
•  Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
•   Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm 
•   Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.

 

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) offers a research-based parent handbook* containing eye-opening facts about teen alcohol use and ways to effectively talk to teens about underage drinking. Visit MADD's "Power of Parents" website to sign up to receive an e-mail version of the free handbook.

*  Based on Dr. Robert Turrisi's successful program for parents of college
    students, the Power of Parents handbook has been adapted for parents of
    high school students; follow-up research has shown that, when parents read
    and used the Handbook to talk to their high school students, there was a 30%
   reduction in the teens' underage drinking.

Stressless Tests®

High school Summer Study Skills camps

One-week camps in August

 

WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:

•  How to Study More Effectively 
•  Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination 
•  Test-taking Skills 
•   Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized 
•  Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
•   Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm 
•   Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.

 

One-week camps in August

 

WEEKDAYS beginning weeks of AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia (link to map is here). Expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on through (and to) the new academic demands of  high school. Summer Camp subjects include:

•  How to Study More Effectively 
•  Time Management -- Overcoming Procrastination 
•  Test-taking Skills 
•   Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized 
•  Taming (Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 
•   Dealing with Boredom and Overwhelm 
•   Effective Self-Advocacy -- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great  for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers -- whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of  What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes available also.

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Class of 2012 Graduation is just ten days away!

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

Class of 2012 Graduation is just ten days away!

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

Class of 2012 Graduation is just ten days away!

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

Class of 2012 Graduation is just ten days away!

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Wednesday, May 9, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Bullying does not "fly" with Eagles."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2012                                                            12:50 PM     To STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    News magazine ranks CHS a Gold Medal School U.S. News & World Report yesterday released the fourth edition of its national "Best High Schools" rankings; with Centennial High School ranking #360 out of 22,000 high schools surveyed nationwide and 19th out of  232 high schools in Maryland, the news magazine designates our high school a Gold Medal School. Click here for the U.S. News online article; click here for the article's "Best High Schools" national rankings;  click here for the article's "Best High Schools in Maryland" rankings.   Click here for a related article from Ellicott City Patch. Reminder for AP Exam students STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED to arrive at the exam site: by  7:30 AM for all MORNING AP Exams by 11:30 AM for all AFTERNOON AP Exams. Click here for further details about AP Exams                           and this year's School Attendance Procedure                                                         for Students taking AP Exams. Today PTSA meeting -- All are welcome! WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see! Theatre students present      One Acts, One Cause WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Fresh, innovative, youthful creativity at its best -- this is an evening of theatre that you won't want to miss! CHS Theatre students will direct a series of one-act performances, some of which they've written themselves. TICKETS: $5 AT THE DOOR. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation (the "One Cause").    Deadline is  MIDNIGHT TONIGHT          to order tickets online                               for Band Backers'  Orioles Night    SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05 PM -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. Click here to download Band Backers'  ORIOLES TICKETS FLIER  and follow instructions to order, print tickets online. Event information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org. Tomorrow "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940. "Is it ADHD or just inattention?" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. TO R.S.V.P., contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net. Mother's Day is Sunday   Send something nice to Mom with          Click here to check out "Centennial's Quick Picks"          for Mother's Day gift ideas from amazon.com.             m  For every item purchased via the  CHS PTSA's amazon   m  portal  (click here for it) , our non-profit service                 m   organization receives a nominal donation -- and                        these donations do add up.          Got a "hard-to-shop-for" Mom?            An  amazon gift card   can solve that problem in a jiff.         m   And, amazon will send Mom's gift card in a  MOTHER'S     m     DAY CARD  .                                                                                                                                        NEXT WEEK Senior Final exams begin MONDAY, MAY 14 No exams TUESDAY, MAY 15 EXAMS: Periods 3 & 4A WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 EXAMS: Period 4B THURSDAY, MAY 17 No exams FRIDAY, MAY 18  No school for students MONDAY, MAY 21 EXAMS: Periods 1 & 2 TUESDAY, MAY 22 EXAMS: Periods 5 & 6   Final Exams for Underclassmen (freshmen, sophomores and juniors) are scheduled daily TUESDAY, JUNE 5 - FRIDAY, JUNE 8. See the PTSA's  Save the Date  extended calendar  for details. Drill Team Tryouts DAILY, MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 15 & 16, 4 - 6 PM each day -- CHS Dance Studio. If you love to dance and love to promote school spirit, the Centennial Dance Team might be just the team for you. The Dance Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time at Varsity home football and basketball games.   Attendance at all three (3) days of the tryouts is mandatory. A short dance routine will be taught; at Dance Team auditions, students will perform the routine and demonstrate technical skills for the judges. Please contact Jessica Hammers (jehammers@gmail.com) with any questions or conflicts. Nu Delta Alpha Concert       & CHS Dance Alumni Gala Celebrating a Decade of Dance at Centennial High School    WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Featuring performances by members of the Centennial High School Chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society. Admission is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Parent volunteers needed      for Financial Literacy simulation exercise THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  and/or 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland.  Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.  Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two  hours in the morning, and/or for one hour  in the afternoon, next Thursday (May 17)? If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey, Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856.    Senior Class Night  "PANDA-monium"  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing and fabulous door prizes. Seniors, wear black and white in keeping with the "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme. (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.) Spring sports 05.09.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL: The MPSSAA Baseball draw takes place at Noon today.  Sorry, no scores available for Monday's Varsity/JV games against Marriotts Ridge.        BOYS LACROSSE:The Eagles have taken a bye in the MPSSAA playoffs and will host Mt. Hebron for a 3A East Regional Quarterfinal game on FRIDAY, MAY 11; MPSSAA Boys Lacrosse brackets are here.     GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles have taken a bye in the MPSSAA playoffs and will host Atholton for a 3A East Regional Quarterfinal game on FRIDAY, MAY 11  at 5 PM; MPSSAA Girls Lacrosse brackets are here. SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles travel to Stephen Decatur High School tomorrow (THURSDAY, MAY 10) for an MPSSAA Regional playoff  game with the Lady Golden Gators; MPSSAA Softball brackets are here. Sorry, no scores available for Monday's Varsity/JV games against Marriotts Ridge.   TENNIS: The Boys  Team lost (3-2) to, and the Girls Team defeated (3-2), Marriotts Ridge on Monday; Howard County Times article is here. Yesterday's postponed first rounds of the county Tennis Tournament will be played TODAY at the Wilde Lake tennis courts at 2:45 PM.   OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Click here for The Howard County Times article "County meet starts with a moment of silence for [local church] shooting victims." Day One of the County Championship (six events performed) on Monday showed the Boys Team in Sixth Place and the Girls Team in Ninth Place; click here for team, individual results from RunningMaryland.com.  DAY ONE GIRLS TOP TEN: Relay Team , Ninth Place 4x200m Relay; Kathleen Amstad First Place 100m Dash, First Place 200m Dash; Ona Ichoku Second Place Discus Throw; Sowa Imoisili, Fifth Place Discus Throw; Shreya Nalubola Tenth Place 3200m Run. DAY TWO BOYS TOP TEN: Relay Team, Fourth Place 4x 800m Relay, Sixth Place 4x200m Relay; Alec Font Fourth Place 3200m Run; Adam Sachs Ninth Place 3200m Run.   Day Two of the County Championship has been rescheduled to take place tomorrow (THURSDAY, MAY 10) at Reservoir High School.   Click here for latest (as of yesterday) county standings for Spring sports from The Howard County Times.   Congratulations . . . .  .  .  to seniors David Yeh and Helen Wang  for receiving scholarship awards from the Rho Psi Society at a ceremony held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) Culture Center in Gaithersburg on Saturday. David received a Third Place award, and Helen received an Honorable Mention award, for their essays which addressed the topic "The Importance of Pursuing Higher Education."   .  .  .  to sophomore Anusha Nathan, for receiving an Honorable Mention scholarship award for her participation in this year's DuPont Challenge (c) Science Essay Competition. More than 9,000 essays nationwide were submitted to the competition.   .  .  .  to sophomore Erin Yamaguchi, Art II/Gifted &Talented (G/T); senior Sharish Malik, Art II/(GT) and senior Alex Merkel, Photography II, for receiving a Curator Choice Award each at an awards ceremony held at the Walters Arts Museum, Baltimore, on Saturday. Selected by a judge's panel of curators from area museums and art institutions, the Curator Choice Awards are part of  the annual Congressional Arts Competition for the Seventh Congressional District (Representative Elijah E. Cummings) of Maryland. Erin, Sharish and Alex have earned our high school the distinction of winning the most Curator Choice Awards in the Seventh Congressional District. The Awards ceremony was attended by proud parents and family and CHS Fine Arts Instructors Nan Collins, Jo Tulkoff and Heidi Praff. FBI Teen Academy THURSDAY, JULY 27, 7:45 AM - 4 PM -- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/Baltimore, Woodlawn. Designed to provide students  ages 14 - 18 years with a greater understanding of the FBI's mission through both hands-on experiences and case presentations, the annual FBI Teen Academy curriculum will include a tour of the Baltimore FBI facility and presentations about terrorism, gangs, Internet safety, the FBI hiring process, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and interactive exercises such as polygraph and evidence recovery. Lunch provided.   Two students per area school are nominated to attend; applicant must have a GPA of 2.5, possess leadership qualities and an interest in a law enforcement career. Teen Academy Application must have Parent/Guardian signature and School Principal/School Counselor signature. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Click here to download FBI Teen Academy brochure. Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Letter. Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Application Community drops off 506 lbs. of unwanted medications The Howard County Times reports on the Police Department's successful, county-wide "Take-Back" initiative in this article.   Columbia Festival of the Arts seeks teen volunteers VOLUNTEER INFORMATION is in this Columbia Patch article.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY     Interim Progress Reports issued Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  RESCHEDULED: Howard County Tennis Tournament-- Wilde Lake Tennis Club & Wilde Lake HS tennis courts, Columbia 2:45 PM  CHS Theatre Showcase: One Acts, One Cause -- Auditorium 7 PM HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit Reception -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City 5 - 7 PM PTSA Meeting (All are welcome!) -- Student Services Lounge 7 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 Allied Softball vs. Long Reach 3:15 PM Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Golf meeting -- Rear of Auditorium 2:15 PM  RESCHEDULED: Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championship -- Reservoir HS, Fulton 4 PM Howard County Office of Children's Services presents "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" -- The Bain Center, Columbia 6:30 - 8:30 PM Softball: Regional playoff @ Stephen Decatur HS, Berlin (time TBD) "Is it ADHD or just Inattention?" -- THRIVE Center, Columbia 7 - 9 PM Friday, May 11, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Boys Lacrosse: Regional Quarterfinal playoff vs. Mt. Hebron (time TBA) Girls Lacrosse: Regional Quarterfinal playoff vs. Atholton 5 PM Saturday, May 12, 2012 Board of Education "Coffee & Conversation" -- (location TBD) 9:30 - 11 AM    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT  -- vs. Tampa Bay Rays; Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore 7:05 PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 Howard County High School Gifted & Talented (G/T) Spring  Orchestra Concert -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 8 PM Monday, May 14, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, Ellicott City (daily through 5/18) Drill Team Tryouts (daily through 4/16) -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM National Honor Society (NHS) meeting -- Media Center 6 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams  Periods 3 & 4A   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM  Softball Banquet -- Cafeteria (See 5/29) CHS Music Awards Banquet & and Band Backers General Meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM; Band Backers General Meeting 6:45 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams   Period 6  Period 4B Football Meeting -- Cafeteria 2:30 PM Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM  Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day   Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  (See 5/15) Financial Literacy simulation event -- Cafeteria Periods 1 & 2, Period 6 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10 PM  (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) -- Student Services 7 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day -- Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM   Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD  Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM Monday, May 21, 2012  Senior Breakfast -- Cafeteria 8:30 AM  (See 5/22)  Senior Final Exams  Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City High School Assessments for underclassmen (HSAs) begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria   8:30 AM   Class of 2012 picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams  Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 9:15 - 10:45 AM   Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM  Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   Class of 2012 Picnic Centennial Park, Ellicott City  CHS Theatre Banquet & Senior Showcase -- Cafeteria  6 PM, Auditorium 7:30 PM  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Senior Awards Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM    (See 5/22)  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012   Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day -- Schools, HCPSS offices closed   To see "Save the Date" calendar events through JUNE 30, 2012, CLICK HERE   [  Back to Top ]     WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click  HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

U.S. News & World Report yesterday released the fourth edition of its national "Best High Schools" rankings; with Centennial High School ranking #360 out of 22,000 high schools surveyed nationwide and 19th out of  232 high schools in Maryland, the news magazine designates our high school a Gold Medal School. Click here for the U.S. News online article; click here for the article's "Best High Schools" national rankings;  click here for the article's "Best High Schools in Maryland" rankings.

 

Click here for a related article from Ellicott City Patch.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED to arrive at the exam site:

• by  7:30 AM for all MORNING AP Exams
• by 11:30 AM for all AFTERNOON AP Exams.

Click here for further details about AP Exams
                          and this year's School Attendance Procedure
                                                        for Students taking AP Exams.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Fresh, innovative, youthful creativity at its best -- this is an evening of theatre that you won't want to miss! CHS Theatre students will direct a series of one-act performances, some of which they've written themselves. TICKETS: $5 AT THE DOOR. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation (the "One Cause").

 

 Deadline is  MIDNIGHT TONIGHT  
       to order tickets online                    
          for Band Backers'  Orioles Night   

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05 PM -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. Click here to download Band Backers'  ORIOLES TICKETS FLIER  and follow instructions to order, print tickets online. Event information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05 PM -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. Click here to download Band Backers'  ORIOLES TICKETS FLIER  and follow instructions to order, print tickets online. Event information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. TO R.S.V.P., contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. TO R.S.V.P., contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Final Exams for Underclassmen (freshmen, sophomores and juniors) are scheduled daily TUESDAY, JUNE 5 - FRIDAY, JUNE 8. See the PTSA's  Save the Date  extended calendar  for details.

Celebrating a Decade of Dance at Centennial High School

 

 WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7 PM -- Auditorium. Featuring performances by members of the Centennial High School Chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society. Admission is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Parent volunteers needed
     for Financial Literacy simulation exercise

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  and/or 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland. 

Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.

 Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two  hours in the morning, and/or for one hour  in the afternoon, next Thursday (May 17)?

If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey, Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856.

 

 Senior Class Night  "PANDA-monium" 

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM -- Martin's West, Baltimore. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing and fabulous door prizes. Seniors, wear black and white in keeping with the "PANDA-monium" Class Night theme. (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)

Spring sports 05.09.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

 

BASEBALL: The MPSSAA Baseball draw takes place at Noon today.  Sorry, no scores available for Monday's Varsity/JV games against Marriotts Ridge.     

 

BOYS LACROSSE:The Eagles have taken a bye in the MPSSAA playoffs and will host Mt. Hebron for a 3A East Regional Quarterfinal game on FRIDAY, MAY 11; MPSSAA Boys Lacrosse brackets are here. 

  

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles have taken a bye in the MPSSAA playoffs and will host Atholton for a 3A East Regional Quarterfinal game on FRIDAY, MAY 11  at 5 PM; MPSSAA Girls Lacrosse brackets are here.

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles travel to Stephen Decatur High School tomorrow (THURSDAY, MAY 10) for an MPSSAA Regional playoff  game with the Lady Golden Gators; MPSSAA Softball brackets are here. Sorry, no scores available for Monday's Varsity/JV games against Marriotts Ridge.

 

TENNIS: The Boys  Team lost (3-2) to, and the Girls Team defeated (3-2), Marriotts Ridge on Monday; Howard County Times article is here. Yesterday's postponed first rounds of the county Tennis Tournament will be played TODAY at the Wilde Lake tennis courts at 2:45 PM.

 

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Click here for The Howard County Times article "County meet starts with a moment of silence for [local church] shooting victims."

Day One of the County Championship (six events performed) on Monday showed the Boys Team in Sixth Place and the Girls Team in Ninth Place; click here for team, individual results from RunningMaryland.com.  DAY ONE GIRLS TOP TEN: Relay Team , Ninth Place 4x200m Relay; Kathleen Amstad First Place 100m Dash, First Place 200m Dash; Ona Ichoku Second Place Discus Throw; Sowa Imoisili, Fifth Place Discus Throw; Shreya Nalubola Tenth Place 3200m Run. DAY TWO BOYS TOP TEN: Relay Team, Fourth Place 4x 800m Relay, Sixth Place 4x200m Relay; Alec Font Fourth Place 3200m Run; Adam Sachs Ninth Place 3200m Run.

 

Day Two of the County Championship has been rescheduled to take place tomorrow (THURSDAY, MAY 10) at Reservoir High School.

 

Click here for latest (as of yesterday) county standings for Spring sports from The Howard County Times.

 

Congratulations . . .

.  .  .  to seniors David Yeh and Helen Wang  for receiving scholarship awards from the Rho Psi Society at a ceremony held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) Culture Center in Gaithersburg on Saturday. David received a Third Place award, and Helen received an Honorable Mention award, for their essays which addressed the topic "The Importance of Pursuing Higher Education."

 

.  .  .  to sophomore Anusha Nathan, for receiving an Honorable Mention scholarship award for her participation in this year's DuPont Challenge (c) Science Essay Competition. More than 9,000 essays nationwide were submitted to the competition.

 

.  .  .  to sophomore Erin Yamaguchi, Art II/Gifted &Talented (G/T); senior Sharish Malik, Art II/(GT) and senior Alex Merkel, Photography II, for receiving a Curator Choice Award each at an awards ceremony held at the Walters Arts Museum, Baltimore, on Saturday. Selected by a judge's panel of curators from area museums and art institutions, the Curator Choice Awards are part of  the annual Congressional Arts Competition for the Seventh Congressional District (Representative Elijah E. Cummings) of Maryland. Erin, Sharish and Alex have earned our high school the distinction of winning the most Curator Choice Awards in the Seventh Congressional District. The Awards ceremony was attended by proud parents and family and CHS Fine Arts Instructors Nan Collins, Jo Tulkoff and Heidi Praff.

FBI Teen Academy

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 7:45 AM - 4 PM -- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/Baltimore, Woodlawn. Designed to provide students  ages 14 - 18 years with a greater understanding of the FBI's mission through both hands-on experiences and case presentations, the annual FBI Teen Academy curriculum will include a tour of the Baltimore FBI facility and presentations about terrorism, gangs, Internet safety, the FBI hiring process, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and interactive exercises such as polygraph and evidence recovery. Lunch provided.

 

Two students per area school are nominated to attend; applicant must have a GPA of 2.5, possess leadership qualities and an interest in a law enforcement career. Teen Academy Application must have Parent/Guardian signature and School Principal/School Counselor signature. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28.

Click here to download FBI Teen Academy brochure.
Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Letter.
Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Application

Community drops off 506 lbs. of unwanted medications

The Howard County Times reports on the Police Department's successful, county-wide "Take-Back" initiative in this article.

 

Columbia Festival of the Arts seeks teen volunteers

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION is in this Columbia Patch article.

 

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'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 7: 15 - 9:15 AM  and/or 1:15 - 2:15 PM -- Cafeteria. In keeping with the requirements of the  school system's Financial Literacy Instructional Program, Centennial High School will host a Financial Literacy Simulation Exercise designed to enhance students' understanding of financial concepts -- including the process of developing a personal or household budget. The event will be sponsored in part by Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland. 

Armed with personal "budgets," students in Government classes will visit various financial "stations" set up in the Cafeteria and will "pay" for certain essential services, i.e. housing, automobile insurance, utilities, etc. Students will learn how to manage -- and stay within -- their budgets in order to obtain these necessary services.

 Parents and guardians, can you come to CHS to help with this event for one or two  hours in the morning, and/or for one hour  in the afternoon, next Thursday (May 17)?

If you can help, or have questions, please contact Mrs. Flo Airey, Principal's Secretary, at Florence_Airey@hcpss.com, or call Mrs. Airey at 410/313-2856.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 7:45 AM - 4 PM -- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/Baltimore, Woodlawn. Designed to provide students  ages 14 - 18 years with a greater understanding of the FBI's mission through both hands-on experiences and case presentations, the annual FBI Teen Academy curriculum will include a tour of the Baltimore FBI facility and presentations about terrorism, gangs, Internet safety, the FBI hiring process, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and interactive exercises such as polygraph and evidence recovery. Lunch provided.

 

Two students per area school are nominated to attend; applicant must have a GPA of 2.5, possess leadership qualities and an interest in a law enforcement career. Teen Academy Application must have Parent/Guardian signature and School Principal/School Counselor signature. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28.

Click here to download FBI Teen Academy brochure.
Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Letter.
Click here to download FBI Teen Academy Application

Community drops off 506 lbs. of unwanted medications

The Howard County Times reports on the Police Department's successful, county-wide "Take-Back" initiative in this article.

 

Columbia Festival of the Arts seeks teen volunteers

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION is in this Columbia Patch article.

 

[  Back to Top ]

'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

The Howard County Times reports on the Police Department's successful, county-wide "Take-Back" initiative in this article.

 

Columbia Festival of the Arts seeks teen volunteers

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION is in this Columbia Patch article.

 

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'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Monday, May 7, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR RESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Bullying does not "fly" with Eagles."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"    MONDAY, May 7, 2012                                                                  1:15 PM      STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    From the Principal Dear Families:   The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Ms. Kathryn Carlsen is currently on leave for a period of time. In her absence, there is a qualified substitute who will continue full instruction under the direction of Ms. Carlsen. All upcoming performances will take place, as scheduled, under the direction of Mrs. Holly Pasciullo and Mr. Corey O'Brien.   I have every confidence that this matter will be resolved quickly and that normalcy will resume so that we can complete the school year in a successful fashion.   Although I regret this disruption in instruction for students, regular lessons will continue in Theatre Arts, Theatre Art/ Stagecraft, and Musical Theatre. I appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter and I will provide more information as it is available.   As always, if there are any questions, please contact me at 410/313-2856.   Sincerely,   Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D  Principal  Centennial High School CHS PTSA 2012-2012 Officers elected AT ITS ANNUAL General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 2, the following Officers were elected to serve terms beginning July 1:   President Bonnie Sorak First Vice President Terri Chiu Second Vice President Ying Matties Recording Secretary Sue Cooper Mrs. Tammy Coburn was nominated from the floor and approved by the membership for the Officer position of  PTSA Treasurer.   The Nominating Committee thanks Mr. Allen Leung, CHS Orchestra Director, for permitting the PTSA to have a few minutes prior to the Spring Orchestra Concert to conduct this business. From the PTSA After-Prom Committee Dear CHS Community,   We would like to acknowledge the following persons for their help in planning the Centennial High School PTSA's April 21-22 After-Prom Party:   After-Prom Committee members Cindi Adams, Mimi Agvald, Amy Clemens, Malinda Hughes, Greta Joseph, Debbie Newman, Rawnie Obrigewitch and Amy Sachs; Class of 2013 Sponsors Ms. Erin Fisher and Ms.  Samantha Wilson; Class of 2013 Student Board Officers Madison Croxson, Sara Demme, Ben Evans and Shannon Riess. We also would like to thank Nancy Dankos -- not only for her generous donation from The Steven Dankos Foundation, but for coming to our Prom Promise Assembly on April 17 to share with the Junior and Senior classes the tragedy of losing her 17-year-old son Steven due to a drunk-driving accident.    And lastly, but most certainly not least, we'd like to express our gratitude to all of the parents and guardians who came out to help run the After-Prom Party at LifeTime Fitness in Columbia on Prom Night. Thank you for forsaking sleep that night in order to make sure that the juniors and seniors who came to the Party had a safe, fun, post-Prom place to go.   Quicknotes Readers, please, click here to see who came out to help.   Sincerely,   Christie Hunter Anne Horstkamp Debbie Richmond CHS PTSA After-Prom Party Co-Chairs Today AP Exams and student attendance procedure ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS begin today. Click here for the high school's AP exam information and this year's School Attendance Procedure for AP exam students.       PTSA  After-Prom Party    fundraiser   MONDAY, MAY 7 --  5 - 8 PM                                                 -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ellicott City.                                    DINE IN                                                       or  ORDER TAKE-OUT                                     (call 410/203-0010 or ORDER ONLINE) nnnnnnnnnnnn     No fundraiser flier needed!               Just say, "We're from Centennial High School," and                  our amigos at Qdoba will donate a portion of your receipt                  to  the CHS PTSA After-Prom Party. Wednesday May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome! WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see! Thursday "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940. "Is it ADHD or just inattention?" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net. Attention seniors, senior parents Professional Graduation photos,      podium candids, graduation ceremony DVDs PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).   In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels. NEXT WEEK Drill Team Tryouts DAILY, MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 15 & 16, 4 - 6 PM each day -- CHS Dance Studio. If you love to dance and love to promote school spirit, the Centennial Dance Team might be just the team for you. The Dance Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time at Varsity home football and basketball games.  ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN: The Dance Team will perform at the TUESDAY, MAY 8  Freshman Orientation Day, so you'll get to see what the Team is all about.   Attendance at all three (3) days of the audition are mandatory. A short dance routine will be taught; at Dance Team auditions, students will perform the routine and demonstrate technical skills for the judges. Please contact Jessica Hammers (jehammers@gmail.com) with any questions or conflicts. Spring sports 05.07.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL: The Eagles shut out (10-0) Oakland Mills on Wednesday but lost (14-0) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times report on the Glenelg game is here. JV defeated both Oakland Mills (8-2) and Glenelg (12-5).   TODAY is the Eagles Baseball Senior Recognition Night, the last home game of the season. There will be decorations, refreshments, senior pictures taken and a DJ not only spinning tunes but also announcing senior team members and their families as they walk on the field, and announcing players when they come up to bat. Baseball Moms are reminded to wear their son's Away jersey.    BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles lost (16-8) to Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.   GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (17-11) Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.   SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles won (19-2) Wednesday's game with Oakland Mills (MaxPreps report is here) but lost (5-4) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times story is here, Max Preps report is here. CONGRATULATIONS to senior Carrie Whittenberger for being named "Softball Player of the Week" (MAY 6 - 12).   TENNIS: Both the Girls (4-1) and Boys Teams (5-0) defeated Oakland Mills on Wednesday; The Girls Team defeated (3-2) but the Boys Team lost (2-3) to Glenelg on Friday. Seeding Meeting TONIGHT, 6 PM -- Cafeteria.   OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: (Still no results from Running Maryland.com available for the  APRIL 30 make-up tri-meet with Atholton at Glenelg.) The Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championships take place TODAY AND TOMORROW, 4 PM at Reservoir High School. From Student Services: Abbott & Fenner scholarship THE Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Awards are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Requires essay.  Visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity; please direct questions to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.   There still is time for students to apply for many scholarships. On the CHS website, click on   Student Services    in the horizontal sidebar, then click on   Scholarship Information  in the vertical sidebar. Another Scholarship GRADUATING SENIORS from any Howard County public or private school who plan to pursue a career in agriculture, animal welfare, or other fields benefiting the agricultural community, are eligible to apply for a Farm-City scholarship ($1,000). Sponsored by the the Farm-City Celebration, which is managed by the Agricultural Marketing Program of Howard County Economic Development Authority. Click here to download scholarship application; call 410/313-6500 for more information. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 15. Proposed school instructional materials on display THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 17 -- at the HCPSS Department of Education, Ellicott City and at the Howard County Library, Central Branch, Columbia. Instructional materials recommended for use in the Howard County Public School System for the first time will be on display for citizen review. More information in this HCPSS news release. EYRIE NEWS Click here for the EYRIE NEWS and meet the incredible students who created the CHS yearbook for you. Orientation Sessions         for summer volunteer opportunities               at Howard County Library THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.   At the  SATURDAY, MAY 19 Volunteer Orientation Session:  Stay on to find out about the Library's Teen Advisory Board at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects. HCPSS Community Notices Click here for announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for school notices and distribution. News from HC DrugFree IN THIS ISSUE (click here for it):  County-wide After-Prom raffle  "How do Parents Tackle Teen Drunk Driving?" New Senior Week website: "Staying Safe in Ocean City" May/June Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meetings (new members welcome) Overview of HCPSS Policy for first offence drug or alcohol violation World No Tobacco Day: May 31 CHS Friends of Music CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra. Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.   Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:   http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html   The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf   The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf   Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you! Special Session of General Assembly to convene Click here for Howard County Times article about work to be done on the state's present "doomsday" budget. Howard County Library 5K & Family Fun Run SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K.  [  Back to Top ] 'til next time,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY      Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane (daily through 5/11) Greg's Driving School Session #8 begins -- Room 912 2:45 PM Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championship -- Reservoir HS, Fulton 4 PM (through 5/8) Tennis vs. Marriotts Ridge 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Marriotts Ridge 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Marriotts Ridge 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM PTSA After-Prom Party fundraiser at  QDOBA Mexican Grill   -- Route 40 East, Ellicott City 5 - 8 PM  Centennial Boosters Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers -- Student Services Conference Room 6:30 PM  7 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2016) visit CHS  9 - 11 AM  Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championship -- Reservoir HS, Fulton 4 PM  Howard County Tennis Tournament-- Wilde Lake Tennis Club & Wilde Lake HS tennis courts 2:45 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Interim Progress Reports issued  Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Theatre Showcase "One Acts, One Cause -- Auditorium HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit Reception -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City 5 - 7 PM PTSA Meeting (All are welcome!) -- Student Services Lounge 7 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Allied Softball vs. Long Reach 3:15 PM Golf meeting -- Rear or Auditorium 2:15 PM Howard County Office of Children's Services presents "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" -- The Bain Center, Columbia 6:30 - 8:30 PM "Is it ADHD or just Inattention?" -- THRIVE Center, Columbia 7 - 9 PM Friday, May 11, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Saturday, May 12, 2012 Board of Education "Coffee & Conversation" -- (location TBD) 9:30 - 11 AM    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT  -- vs. Tampa Bay Rays; Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore7:05 PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 Howard County High School Gifted & Talented (G/T) Spring  Orchestra Concert -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 8 PM Monday, May 14, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, Ellicott City (daily through 5/18)  Drill Team Tryouts (daily through 4/16) -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   National Honor Society meeting -- Media Center 6 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams                       Periods 3 & 4A   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   Softball Banquet CHS Music Awards Banquet & and Band Backers General Meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM; Band Backers General Meeting 6:45 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams Period 6  Period 4B   Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 - 6 PM   Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day   Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  (See 5/15) Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10 PM  (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) -- Student Services 7 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM   Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD   Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM    Monday, May 21, 2012  Senior Breakfast -- Cafeteria 8:30 AM  (See 5/22)  Senior Final Exams Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City High School Assessments for underclassmen (HSAs) begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria 8:30 AM   Class of 2012 picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 9:15 - 10:45 AM   Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM  Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   Class of 2012 Picnic Centennial Park, Ellicott City (?)  CHS Theatre Senior Showcase & Banquet -- Auditorium, Cafeteria  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Senior Awards Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM   (See 5/22)  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM n on Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012     To see "Save the Date" calendar events through JUNE 30, 2012, CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]    WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click HERE  for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

From the Principal

Dear Families:

 

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Ms. Kathryn Carlsen is currently on leave for a period of time. In her absence, there is a qualified substitute who will continue full instruction under the direction of Ms. Carlsen. All upcoming performances will take place, as scheduled, under the direction of Mrs. Holly Pasciullo and Mr. Corey O'Brien.

 

I have every confidence that this matter will be resolved quickly and that normalcy will resume so that we can complete the school year in a successful fashion.

 

Although I regret this disruption in instruction for students, regular lessons will continue in Theatre Arts, Theatre Art/ Stagecraft, and Musical Theatre. I appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter and I will provide more information as it is available.

 

As always, if there are any questions, please contact me at 410/313-2856.

 

Sincerely,

 

Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D 

Principal 

Centennial High School

CHS PTSA 2012-2012 Officers elected

AT ITS ANNUAL General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 2, the following Officers were elected to serve terms beginning July 1:

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper

Mrs. Tammy Coburn was nominated from the floor and approved by the membership for the Officer position of  PTSA Treasurer.

 

The Nominating Committee thanks Mr. Allen Leung, CHS Orchestra Director, for permitting the PTSA to have a few minutes prior to the Spring Orchestra Concert to conduct this business.

From the PTSA After-Prom Committee

Dear CHS Community,

 

We would like to acknowledge the following persons for their help in planning the Centennial High School PTSA's April 21-22 After-Prom Party:

 

• After-Prom Committee members Cindi Adams, Mimi Agvald, Amy Clemens, Malinda Hughes, Greta Joseph, Debbie Newman, Rawnie Obrigewitch and Amy Sachs;

• Class of 2013 Sponsors Ms. Erin Fisher and Ms.  Samantha Wilson;

• Class of 2013 Student Board Officers Madison Croxson, Sara Demme, Ben Evans and Shannon Riess.

We also would like to thank Nancy Dankos -- not only for her generous donation from The Steven Dankos Foundation, but for coming to our Prom Promise Assembly on April 17 to share with the Junior and Senior classes the tragedy of losing her 17-year-old son Steven due to a drunk-driving accident. 

 

And lastly, but most certainly not least, we'd like to express our gratitude to all of the parents and guardians who came out to help run the After-Prom Party at LifeTime Fitness in Columbia on Prom Night. Thank you for forsaking sleep that night in order to make sure that the juniors and seniors who came to the Party had a safe, fun, post-Prom place to go.

 

Quicknotes Readers, please, click here to see who came out to help.

 

Sincerely,

 

Christie Hunter
Anne Horstkamp
Debbie Richmond
CHS PTSA After-Prom Party Co-Chairs

Today

AP Exams and student attendance procedure

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS begin today. Click here for the high school's AP exam information and this year's School Attendance Procedure for AP exam students.

 

    PTSA  After-Prom Party
   fundraiser

  MONDAY, MAY 7 --  5 - 8 PM 

                                               -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ellicott City.

                                   DINE IN
                                                      or  ORDER TAKE-OUT

                                    (call 410/203-0010 or ORDER ONLINE)

nnnnnnnnnnnn     No fundraiser flier needed! 

             Just say, "We're from Centennial High School," and
                 our amigos at Qdoba will donate a portion of your receipt
                 to  the CHS PTSA After-Prom Party.

Wednesday

May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see!

Thursday

"Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Attention seniors, senior parents

Professional Graduation photos,
     podium candids, graduation ceremony DVDs

PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

NEXT WEEK

Drill Team Tryouts

DAILY, MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 15 & 16, 4 - 6 PM each day -- CHS Dance Studio. If you love to dance and love to promote school spirit, the Centennial Dance Team might be just the team for you. The Dance Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time at Varsity home football and basketball games.  ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN: The Dance Team will perform at the TUESDAY, MAY 8  Freshman Orientation Day, so you'll get to see what the Team is all about.

 

Attendance at all three (3) days of the audition are mandatory. A short dance routine will be taught; at Dance Team auditions, students will perform the routine and demonstrate technical skills for the judges. Please contact Jessica Hammers (jehammers@gmail.com) with any questions or conflicts.

Spring sports 05.07.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

 

BASEBALL: The Eagles shut out (10-0) Oakland Mills on Wednesday but lost (14-0) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times report on the Glenelg game is here. JV defeated both Oakland Mills (8-2) and Glenelg (12-5).   TODAY is the Eagles Baseball Senior Recognition Night, the last home game of the season. There will be decorations, refreshments, senior pictures taken and a DJ not only spinning tunes but also announcing senior team members and their families as they walk on the field, and announcing players when they come up to bat. Baseball Moms are reminded to wear their son's Away jersey. 

 

BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles lost (16-8) to Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.

 

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (17-11) Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.

 

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles won (19-2) Wednesday's game with Oakland Mills (MaxPreps report is here) but lost (5-4) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times story is here, Max Preps report is here. CONGRATULATIONS to senior Carrie Whittenberger for being named "Softball Player of the Week" (MAY 6 - 12).

 

TENNIS: Both the Girls (4-1) and Boys Teams (5-0) defeated Oakland Mills on Wednesday; The Girls Team defeated (3-2) but the Boys Team lost (2-3) to Glenelg on Friday. Seeding Meeting TONIGHT, 6 PM -- Cafeteria.

 

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: (Still no results from Running Maryland.com available for the  APRIL 30 make-up tri-meet with Atholton at Glenelg.) The Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championships take place TODAY AND TOMORROW, 4 PM at Reservoir High School.

From Student Services: Abbott & Fenner scholarship

THE Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Awards are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Requires essay.  Visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity; please direct questions to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.

 

There still is time for students to apply for many scholarships. On the CHS website, click on   Student Services    in the horizontal sidebar, then click on   Scholarship Information  in the vertical sidebar.

Another Scholarship

GRADUATING SENIORS from any Howard County public or private school who plan to pursue a career in agriculture, animal welfare, or other fields benefiting the agricultural community, are eligible to apply for a Farm-City scholarship ($1,000). Sponsored by the the Farm-City Celebration, which is managed by the Agricultural Marketing Program of Howard County Economic Development Authority. Click here to download scholarship application; call 410/313-6500 for more information. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 15.

Proposed school instructional materials on display

THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 17 -- at the HCPSS Department of Education, Ellicott City and at the Howard County Library, Central Branch, Columbia. Instructional materials recommended for use in the Howard County Public School System for the first time will be on display for citizen review. More information in this HCPSS news release.

EYRIE NEWS

Click here for the EYRIE NEWS and meet the incredible students who created the CHS yearbook for you.

Orientation Sessions
        for summer volunteer opportunities
              at Howard County Library

THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.

 

At the  SATURDAY, MAY 19 Volunteer Orientation Session:  Stay on to find out about the Library's Teen Advisory Board at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects.

HCPSS Community Notices

Click here for announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for school notices and distribution.

News from HC DrugFree

IN THIS ISSUE (click here for it):

•  County-wide After-Prom raffle 

• "How do Parents Tackle Teen Drunk Driving?"

• New Senior Week website: "Staying Safe in Ocean City"

• May/June Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meetings (new members welcome)

• Overview of HCPSS Policy for first offence drug or alcohol violation

• World No Tobacco Day: May 31

CHS Friends of Music

CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra. Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.

 

Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:

 

http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html

 

The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf

 

The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf

 

Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you!

Special Session of General Assembly to convene

Click here for Howard County Times article about work to be done on the state's present "doomsday" budget.

Howard County Library 5K & Family Fun Run

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K. 

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'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

Dear Families:

 

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Ms. Kathryn Carlsen is currently on leave for a period of time. In her absence, there is a qualified substitute who will continue full instruction under the direction of Ms. Carlsen. All upcoming performances will take place, as scheduled, under the direction of Mrs. Holly Pasciullo and Mr. Corey O'Brien.

 

I have every confidence that this matter will be resolved quickly and that normalcy will resume so that we can complete the school year in a successful fashion.

 

Although I regret this disruption in instruction for students, regular lessons will continue in Theatre Arts, Theatre Art/ Stagecraft, and Musical Theatre. I appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter and I will provide more information as it is available.

 

As always, if there are any questions, please contact me at 410/313-2856.

 

Sincerely,

 

Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D 

Principal 

Centennial High School

CHS PTSA 2012-2012 Officers elected

AT ITS ANNUAL General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 2, the following Officers were elected to serve terms beginning July 1:

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper

Mrs. Tammy Coburn was nominated from the floor and approved by the membership for the Officer position of  PTSA Treasurer.

 

The Nominating Committee thanks Mr. Allen Leung, CHS Orchestra Director, for permitting the PTSA to have a few minutes prior to the Spring Orchestra Concert to conduct this business.

From the PTSA After-Prom Committee

Dear CHS Community,

 

We would like to acknowledge the following persons for their help in planning the Centennial High School PTSA's April 21-22 After-Prom Party:

 

• After-Prom Committee members Cindi Adams, Mimi Agvald, Amy Clemens, Malinda Hughes, Greta Joseph, Debbie Newman, Rawnie Obrigewitch and Amy Sachs;

• Class of 2013 Sponsors Ms. Erin Fisher and Ms.  Samantha Wilson;

• Class of 2013 Student Board Officers Madison Croxson, Sara Demme, Ben Evans and Shannon Riess.

We also would like to thank Nancy Dankos -- not only for her generous donation from The Steven Dankos Foundation, but for coming to our Prom Promise Assembly on April 17 to share with the Junior and Senior classes the tragedy of losing her 17-year-old son Steven due to a drunk-driving accident. 

 

And lastly, but most certainly not least, we'd like to express our gratitude to all of the parents and guardians who came out to help run the After-Prom Party at LifeTime Fitness in Columbia on Prom Night. Thank you for forsaking sleep that night in order to make sure that the juniors and seniors who came to the Party had a safe, fun, post-Prom place to go.

 

Quicknotes Readers, please, click here to see who came out to help.

 

Sincerely,

 

Christie Hunter
Anne Horstkamp
Debbie Richmond
CHS PTSA After-Prom Party Co-Chairs

Today

From the PTSA After-Prom Committee

Dear CHS Community,

 

We would like to acknowledge the following persons for their help in planning the Centennial High School PTSA's April 21-22 After-Prom Party:

 

• After-Prom Committee members Cindi Adams, Mimi Agvald, Amy Clemens, Malinda Hughes, Greta Joseph, Debbie Newman, Rawnie Obrigewitch and Amy Sachs;

• Class of 2013 Sponsors Ms. Erin Fisher and Ms.  Samantha Wilson;

• Class of 2013 Student Board Officers Madison Croxson, Sara Demme, Ben Evans and Shannon Riess.

We also would like to thank Nancy Dankos -- not only for her generous donation from The Steven Dankos Foundation, but for coming to our Prom Promise Assembly on April 17 to share with the Junior and Senior classes the tragedy of losing her 17-year-old son Steven due to a drunk-driving accident. 

 

And lastly, but most certainly not least, we'd like to express our gratitude to all of the parents and guardians who came out to help run the After-Prom Party at LifeTime Fitness in Columbia on Prom Night. Thank you for forsaking sleep that night in order to make sure that the juniors and seniors who came to the Party had a safe, fun, post-Prom place to go.

 

Quicknotes Readers, please, click here to see who came out to help.

 

Sincerely,

 

Christie Hunter
Anne Horstkamp
Debbie Richmond
CHS PTSA After-Prom Party Co-Chairs

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS begin today. Click here for the high school's AP exam information and this year's School Attendance Procedure for AP exam students.

 

    PTSA  After-Prom Party
   fundraiser

  MONDAY, MAY 7 --  5 - 8 PM 

                                               -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ellicott City.

                                   DINE IN
                                                      or  ORDER TAKE-OUT

                                    (call 410/203-0010 or ORDER ONLINE)

nnnnnnnnnnnn     No fundraiser flier needed! 

             Just say, "We're from Centennial High School," and
                 our amigos at Qdoba will donate a portion of your receipt
                 to  the CHS PTSA After-Prom Party.

Wednesday

May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see!

Thursday

"Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Attention seniors, senior parents

Professional Graduation photos,
     podium candids, graduation ceremony DVDs

PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

NEXT WEEK

Drill Team Tryouts

DAILY, MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 15 & 16, 4 - 6 PM each day -- CHS Dance Studio. If you love to dance and love to promote school spirit, the Centennial Dance Team might be just the team for you. The Dance Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time at Varsity home football and basketball games.  ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN: The Dance Team will perform at the TUESDAY, MAY 8  Freshman Orientation Day, so you'll get to see what the Team is all about.

 

Attendance at all three (3) days of the audition are mandatory. A short dance routine will be taught; at Dance Team auditions, students will perform the routine and demonstrate technical skills for the judges. Please contact Jessica Hammers (jehammers@gmail.com) with any questions or conflicts.

Spring sports 05.07.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

 

BASEBALL: The Eagles shut out (10-0) Oakland Mills on Wednesday but lost (14-0) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times report on the Glenelg game is here. JV defeated both Oakland Mills (8-2) and Glenelg (12-5).   TODAY is the Eagles Baseball Senior Recognition Night, the last home game of the season. There will be decorations, refreshments, senior pictures taken and a DJ not only spinning tunes but also announcing senior team members and their families as they walk on the field, and announcing players when they come up to bat. Baseball Moms are reminded to wear their son's Away jersey. 

 

BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles lost (16-8) to Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.

 

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (17-11) Long Reach on Friday; Washington Post has the score and more here.

 

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles won (19-2) Wednesday's game with Oakland Mills (MaxPreps report is here) but lost (5-4) to Glenelg on Friday; Howard County Times story is here, Max Preps report is here. CONGRATULATIONS to senior Carrie Whittenberger for being named "Softball Player of the Week" (MAY 6 - 12).

 

TENNIS: Both the Girls (4-1) and Boys Teams (5-0) defeated Oakland Mills on Wednesday; The Girls Team defeated (3-2) but the Boys Team lost (2-3) to Glenelg on Friday. Seeding Meeting TONIGHT, 6 PM -- Cafeteria.

 

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: (Still no results from Running Maryland.com available for the  APRIL 30 make-up tri-meet with Atholton at Glenelg.) The Howard County Outdoor Track & Field Championships take place TODAY AND TOMORROW, 4 PM at Reservoir High School.

From Student Services: Abbott & Fenner scholarship

THE Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Awards are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Requires essay.  Visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity; please direct questions to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.

 

There still is time for students to apply for many scholarships. On the CHS website, click on   Student Services    in the horizontal sidebar, then click on   Scholarship Information  in the vertical sidebar.

Another Scholarship

GRADUATING SENIORS from any Howard County public or private school who plan to pursue a career in agriculture, animal welfare, or other fields benefiting the agricultural community, are eligible to apply for a Farm-City scholarship ($1,000). Sponsored by the the Farm-City Celebration, which is managed by the Agricultural Marketing Program of Howard County Economic Development Authority. Click here to download scholarship application; call 410/313-6500 for more information. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 15.

Proposed school instructional materials on display

THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 17 -- at the HCPSS Department of Education, Ellicott City and at the Howard County Library, Central Branch, Columbia. Instructional materials recommended for use in the Howard County Public School System for the first time will be on display for citizen review. More information in this HCPSS news release.

EYRIE NEWS

Click here for the EYRIE NEWS and meet the incredible students who created the CHS yearbook for you.

Orientation Sessions
        for summer volunteer opportunities
              at Howard County Library

THURSDAY, MAY 16 , 7 PM  &  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 3 PM -- Miller Library, Ellicott City.   Make reading fun for kids and earn Service Learning Hours. Volunteers assist Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors with Summer Reading Clubs and other tasks. TO REGISTER for either of these two (2) Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Submit a Volunteer Application to the Teen Instructor at the Library Branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Register by calling 410/313-1950 also.

 

At the  SATURDAY, MAY 19 Volunteer Orientation Session:  Stay on to find out about the Library's Teen Advisory Board at 4:30 PM. Teen Advisory Boards at every Branch recommend books, music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with Howard County Library System (HCLS) instructors to create and execute projects. Service Learning Hours available for some projects.

HCPSS Community Notices

Click here for announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for school notices and distribution.

News from HC DrugFree

IN THIS ISSUE (click here for it):

•  County-wide After-Prom raffle 

• "How do Parents Tackle Teen Drunk Driving?"

• New Senior Week website: "Staying Safe in Ocean City"

• May/June Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meetings (new members welcome)

• Overview of HCPSS Policy for first offence drug or alcohol violation

• World No Tobacco Day: May 31

CHS Friends of Music

CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra. Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.

 

Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:

 

http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html

 

The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf

 

The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf

 

Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you!

Special Session of General Assembly to convene

Click here for Howard County Times article about work to be done on the state's present "doomsday" budget.

Howard County Library 5K & Family Fun Run

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K. 

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'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

Thursday

"Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Attention seniors, senior parents

Attention seniors, senior parents

Professional Graduation photos,
     podium candids, graduation ceremony DVDs

PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

Professional Graduation photos,
     podium candids, graduation ceremony DVDs

PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

PROFESSIONAL CHS Graduation photographs and photographs of CHS seniors crossing the stage to receive diplomas, can be viewed and purchased online from Candid Color Photography. Professional DVDs of the 2012 CHS Graduation Ceremony can purchased from HCPSS with a mail-in form. All information is available on the Centennial High School website in the   "Site Shortcuts"   sidebar under   Graduation Information   (click here to visit).

 

In addition to producing graduation ceremony DVDs for purchase, the HCPSS Television Services Department will use their video production trailer to broadcast each of the county's 12 graduation ceremonies live on the large screens at Merriweather Post Pavilion; will webcast each graduation ceremony via the Internet; and will broadcast the ceremonies on cable TV channels.

THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 17 -- at the HCPSS Department of Education, Ellicott City and at the Howard County Library, Central Branch, Columbia. Instructional materials recommended for use in the Howard County Public School System for the first time will be on display for citizen review. More information in this HCPSS news release.

Click here for the EYRIE NEWS and meet the incredible students who created the CHS yearbook for you.

Click here for announcements that have been approved by the HCPSS Public Information Office for school notices and distribution.

IN THIS ISSUE (click here for it):

•  County-wide After-Prom raffle 

• "How do Parents Tackle Teen Drunk Driving?"

• New Senior Week website: "Staying Safe in Ocean City"

• May/June Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meetings (new members welcome)

• Overview of HCPSS Policy for first offence drug or alcohol violation

• World No Tobacco Day: May 31

CHS Friends of Music

CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra. Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.

 

Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:

 

http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html

 

The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf

 

The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf

 

Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you!

Special Session of General Assembly to convene

Click here for Howard County Times article about work to be done on the state's present "doomsday" budget.

Howard County Library 5K & Family Fun Run

Click here for Howard County Times article about work to be done on the state's present "doomsday" budget.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 8 AM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Whether you run, jog, walk, or stroll, this event is for you. All details at www.hclibrary.org/5K. 

'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Wednesday, May 2, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Bullying does not "fly" with Eagles."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"     WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2012                                                           2:38 PM      STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    PTSA Eagle's Eye newsletter: Last issue for the year A PRINTED (HARD COPY) of the PTSA's May/June newsletter has been mailed to all Centennial High School student residences (unless we have received notice to stop postal delivery of the newsletter) and, as always, the newsletter can be downloaded right now by clicking on the   Eagle's Eye link  found in the Quicknotes banner (above). Back issues of The Eagle's Eye are available on this PTSA webpage.   Today  Senior Class Night tickets on sale (LAST DAY!)     m   WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.      TICKETS:  $45         (includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing              and FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!)        Senior Class Night will be held at                                               Martin's West, Baltimore        on  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.          Wear  black  and white  in keeping with the       "PANDA-monium"  Class Night theme.          (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)                                                                                     Wednesday PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers, General Meeting to elect IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:     President Bonnie Sorak First Vice President Terri Chiu Second Vice President Ying Matties Corresponding      Secretary OPEN Recording Secretary Sue Cooper Treasurer Tammy Coburn   The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY,  MAY 2 ) at 7 PM in the Auditorium. (Deadline) Tomorrow HCPSS staff members may present their student's diploma ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order. Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3.   Tomorrrow and Friday Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8. Friday Class of 2012 Graduation ceremony:       Extra Ticket Request Forms,            Special Seating Request Forms due GRADUATION TICKETS   Each Senior family has been allotted eight (8) tickets for the CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Cermony on THURSDAY, MAY 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. Each senior family may request up to eight (8) additional tickets. Click here for Extra Ticket Request Form. SPECIAL SEATING/PARKING REQUESTS   These are available for disabled guests, to be accompanied by one (1) family member. Click here for Special Seating Request Form; click here for Special Seating protocol.   PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation Request Forms delivered to the                                 CHS Front Office after deadline                                 (2:10 PM on FRIDAY, MAY 4 )                                  will not be honored. The MARCH 10 SAT: How did you do? IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.   Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores. Critical Reading scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT Score_______ Math scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT score_______ Writing scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________ Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________   The MAY 5 SAT: How do you think you'll do? DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp at CHS?   If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you. Farewell scrapbook for Dr. Cousin Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"   The PTA COUNCIL OF  HOWARD  C OUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.   If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).   NEXT WEEK Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Exam days: MONDAY - FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 11  & MAY 14 - 18   EXCEPT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMS, all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered   off-site at The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. Foreign Language AP exams will be administered at Centennial High School.   MORNING AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at  exam site 7:30 AM.  AFTERNOON AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 11:30 AM. Students should refer to their AP Exam Confirmation materials for testing information. N0 exam refunds will be given after testing has begun on MONDAY, MAY 7. Questions, contact Mrs. Lisa Brown, 410/707-1699 or the7brownfamily@verizon.net.   SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE     for AP Exam students  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED       THIS YEAR, students taking Advanced Placement (AP) Exams DO NOT need to report to any classes on the day of their AP Exams; students simply have to report to their scheduled AP Exam test site; attendance will be taken there.   PLEASE NOTE: Students taking AP exams will be marked "Present" for the entire school day, but will be marked "Absent-Excused" from the classes that they miss.   There is no need to submit a Pre-Arranged Absence Form for taking AP exams. However, if a student is taking a morning AP Exam at Centennial High School and plans to leave after the exam, the student must stop in the Front Office to sign out on the  AP EARLY DISMISSAL  log sheets.   If a student arrives late to take an afternoon AP exam at Centennial High School, they must stop in the Front Office to sign in on the AP LATE ARRIVAL log sheet. No note from home is needed for students who take the exam off-campus.     REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  Monday     PTSA  After-Prom Party    fundraiser   MONDAY, MAY 7 --  5 - 8 PM                                                 -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ellicott City.                                    DINE IN                                                       or  ORDER TAKE-OUT                                     (call 410/203-0010 or ORDER ONLINE)   nnnnnnnnnnnn     No fundraiser flier needed!                 Just say, "We're from Centennial High School," and                  our amigos at Qdoba will donate a portion of your receipt                  to the CHS PTSA After-Prom Party. Eagle's Baseball Senior Recognition Night MONDAY, MAY 7, 4 PM -- Baseball Field. See "Spring sports 05.02.12" below. Teens behind the wheel After-school Drivers Ed classes at CHS,       Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) classes  NEXT SESSION of  CHS Band Backers Driver's Ed class at CHS (Greg's Driving School) begins MONDAY, MAY 7. Class meets in Room 912 Monday through Friday after school (2:45 - 6 PM) for two weeks.Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html)for information.  MAY SESSION of Howard County Police Department's Collision Avoidance Training (CAT for licensed drivers age 16 - 20 years: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 18 & 19, James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information. Wednesday May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome! WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see! Thursday "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940. "Is it ADHD or just inattention?" THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net. Spring sports 05.02.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.   BASEBALL: The Eagles lost (3-1) to Howard on Monday; Howard County Times story is here. JV also lost (8-2) to Howard. Today the teams play Oakland Mills.   MONDAY, MAY 7 is the Eagles Baseball Senior Recognition Night, the last home game of the season. There will be decorations, refreshments, senior pictures taken and a DJ not only spinning tunes but also announcing senior team members and their families as they walk on the field, and announcing players when they come up to bat. Baseball Moms are reminded to wear their son's Away jersey. CONGRATULATIONS to seniors Jerry Burgo, Ben Ciraolo, Joey Dichoso, James Etheridge, Ben Goldsmith, Garrett Kurtz, Jared Lacey and Areian Vedadi. BOYS LACROSSE: Sorry, no scores available. GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (16-11) Atholton on Tuesday; Howard County Times article is here. SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles were shut out (8-0) by Howard on Monday; Howard County Times report is here (includes report of Friday's victory over Long Reach), MaxPreps box score, statistics are here. Today they go against Oakland Mills. TENNIS: On Monday, the Girls Team defeated (5-0) and the Boys Team lost to (1-4), Howard, but both teams enjoyed a (5-0) victory over Long Reach the following day.   Click here for a Boys Tennis article from The Howard County Times.  OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD:  Sorry, results currently unavailable for Monday's make-up tri-meet with Atholton at Glenelg High school.   Howard County Times standings as of APRIL 30 for Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, and Boys and Girls Tennis are here. Swimmers support the After-Prom Party TWENTY-THREE Centennial High School swimmers competed at the 35th annual Howard County Championship Swim Meet on SUNDAY, APRIL 22 (the day after the CHS Junior-Senior Prom) and, although they relinquished their First Place title to Howard High School, the CHS  swim team put up a good fight and came in a close second. As in previous winning years, the Team donated their cash award from the Columbia Aquatics Association to the PTSA After-Prom Party. CONGRATULATIONS -- and thank you -- CHS swimmers! Click here for Baltimore Sun article with team, individual results. CHS Friends of Music CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra.   Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.   Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:   http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html   The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf   The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf   Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you! Student wins First Place          at state History Day competition CONGRATULATIONS to senior Sal Salehi for winning First Place in the Senior Individual Web Sites category at the Maryland History Day competition held at The University of Maryland Baktimore County (UMBC) this weekend.  Sal's winning entry is titled "Haitian Revolution of 1791: An Inexorable Force for the Emancipation of Slaves in the New World."Sal now advances to the National History Day competition to be held at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) in June. Sal's accomplishment has brought distinction to our school, for Centennial is the only high school in Howard County sending a winner to the national competition. Congratulations, Chemathon Team! CHEMISTRY TEACHER Yuanjun Liu is pleased to annonce that the CHS Chemathon Team scored Second Place in the Level I "Avogadro's Tiebreaker" challenge, Fifth Place in the "Chemysterie Challenge," and Fourth Place overall at the 28th annual Chemathon competition held last Saturday at the University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP). The following students participated in the competition: Lucas Cheng Joohee Ryn Ilana Harris Sciam Salelm Jason (QiCong) He Sulin Wu Vikas Kante Minjie Wei Ta-Chung (Morris) Mou   The Chemathon is a  competition for high school chemistry students in Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Chemathon competition is organized by a committee of area high school chemistry teachers and chemists, and is hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMCP. Register for high school Summer Study Skills Camps MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:   -- How to Study        More Effectively -- Taming ADD -- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination -- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm -- Test-taking Skills -- Effective Self-Advocacy -- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized -- and more!   Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time,   Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY    Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Tennis vs. Oakland Mills 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM     PTSA General Membership Meeting & Election of 2012-2013 Officers -- Auditorium 6:55 PM CHS Spring Concert: Orchestra -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 3, 2012 CHS Band Backers -- Student Services Conference Room 7 PM (See 5/15)  DEADLINE: Diploma Presentation Requests by HCPSS staff Allied Softball vs. Wilde Lake 3:15 PM Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Friday, May 4, 2012  DEADLINE (Firm!): Graduation Ceremony tickets special seating/parking, extra ticket requests  Tennis @ Glenelg 3 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Glenelg 4 PM / 4:15 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Glenelg 4 PM / 4 PM Girls Lacrosse (JV/V) vs. Long Reach 5:30 PM / 7 PM Boys Lacrosse (JV/V) @ Long Reach 5:30 PM / 7 PM Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City (through 6/7) Saturday, May 5, 2012 SAT "A Ray of Hope" pro-kindness, anti-bullying, teen suicide outreach event -- Howard High School, Ellicott City 3 - 5 PM Sunday, May 6, 2012 Monday, May 7, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane (daily through 5/11) Greg's Driving School Session #8 begins -- Room 912 2:45 PM Tennis vs. Marriotts Ridge 3 PM PTSA After-Prom Party fundraiser at  QDOBA Mexican Grill   -- Route 40 East, Ellicott City 5 - 8 PM  Howard County Office of Children's Services presents "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" -- The Bain Center, Columbia 6:30 - 8:30 PM "Is it ADHD or just Inattention?" -- THRIVE Center, Columbia 7 - 9 PM Centennial Boosters Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers -- Student Services Conference Room 6:30 PM  7 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Howard County Tennis Tournament-- Wilde Lake Tennis Club & Wilde Lake HS tennis courts Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Interim Progress Reports issued  Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Theatre Showcase "One Acts, One Cause -- Auditorium HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit Reception -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City 5 - 7 PM PTSA Meeting (All are welcome!) -- Student Services Lounge 7 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Golf meeting -- Rear of Auditorium 2:15 PM Friday, May 11, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Saturday, May 12, 2012 Board of Education "Coffee & Conversation" -- (location TBD) 9:30 - 11 AM    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT  -- vs. Tampa Bay Rays; Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore 7:05 PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 Howard County High School Gifted & Talented (G/T) Spring  Orchestra Concert -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 8 PM Monday, May 14, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, Ellicott City (daily through 5/18) Drill Team Tryouts -- CHS Dance Studio 4 PM  National Honor Society meeting -- Media Center 6 PM      Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams  Periods 3 & 4A   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   CHS Music Awards Banquet -- Auditorium 6 - 8:30 PM; Music FoundationGeneral Meeting 6:45 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams  Period 6  Period 4B    Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day   Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  (See 5/15) Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10 PM  (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) -- Student Services 7 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day -- Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM   Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD   Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM Monday, May 21, 2012   Senior Breakfast -- Cafeteria 8:30 AM  (See 5/22)  Senior Final Exams Periods 4B & 5  1 & 2   Senior Picnic -- Pavilion H, Centennial Park, Ellicott City High School Assessments for underclassmen (HSAs) begin -- (HSA "window," weekdays through 6/7) Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Senior Breakfast & Superlative Recognition -- Cafeteria 8:30 AM   Class of 2012 picture 9:45 AM   Senior Final Exams Periods 1 & 2  5 & 6   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 9:15 - 10:45 AM   Senior Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 7 PM  Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senior Farewell Assembly -- Auditorium 8:15 - 10:15 AM  Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   Class of 2012 Picnic Centennial Park, Ellicott City (?)  CHS Theatre Senior Showcase & Banquet -- Auditorium, Cafeteria  Thursday, May 24, 2012  CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony -- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia 4 PM  Senior Awards Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM    (See 5/22)  Friday, May 25 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM (through 5/26) Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 4 PM (through 5/26) Saturday, May 26, 2012 Tennis: MPSSAA State Tournament @ Cole Field House, UMCP, College Park 10 AM Watch CHS "It's Academic" Team on WJZ TV-13/Baltimore 10 AM n on Outdoor Track & Field: 3A State Meet @ Hughes Stadium, Morgan State University, Baltimore 11 AM  Sunday, May 27, 2012 To see "Save the Date" calendar events through JUNE 30, 2012, CLICK HERE   [  Back to Top ]      WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal         (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

PTSA Eagle's Eye newsletter: Last issue for the year

A PRINTED (HARD COPY) of the PTSA's May/June newsletter has been mailed to all Centennial High School student residences (unless we have received notice to stop postal delivery of the newsletter) and, as always, the newsletter can be downloaded right now by clicking on the
  Eagle's Eye link  found in the Quicknotes banner (above). Back issues of The Eagle's Eye are available on this PTSA webpage.  

Today

 Senior Class Night tickets on sale (LAST DAY!)    

m   WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.      TICKETS:  $45  
      (includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing
             and FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!)

       Senior Class Night will be held at                                       
       Martin's West, Baltimore
       on  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.   

      Wear  black  and white  in keeping with the
      "PANDA-monium"  Class Night theme.

         (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)    
                                                                               

A PRINTED (HARD COPY) of the PTSA's May/June newsletter has been mailed to all Centennial High School student residences (unless we have received notice to stop postal delivery of the newsletter) and, as always, the newsletter can be downloaded right now by clicking on the
  Eagle's Eye link  found in the Quicknotes banner (above). Back issues of The Eagle's Eye are available on this PTSA webpage.  

m   WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.      TICKETS:  $45  
      (includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing
             and FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!)

       Senior Class Night will be held at                                       
       Martin's West, Baltimore
       on  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.   

      Wear  black  and white  in keeping with the
      "PANDA-monium"  Class Night theme.

         (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)    
                                                                               

Wednesday

PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers,
General Meeting to elect

IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:

 

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Corresponding      Secretary	OPEN
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper
Treasurer	Tammy Coburn

 

The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY,  MAY 2 ) at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:

 

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Corresponding      Secretary	OPEN
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper
Treasurer	Tammy Coburn

 

The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY,  MAY 2 ) at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order. Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3.

 

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8.

IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.

 

Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores.

Critical Reading scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______

Math scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT score_______

Writing scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________

Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________

 

The MAY 5 SAT: How do you think you'll do?

DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp
at CHS?

 

If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you.

DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp
at CHS?

 

If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF  HOWARD  C OUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

 

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF  HOWARD  C OUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

Exam days: MONDAY - FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 11  & MAY 14 - 18

 

EXCEPT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMS, all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered   off-site at The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. Foreign Language AP exams will be administered at Centennial High School.

 

MORNING AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at  exam site 7:30 AM. 
AFTERNOON AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 11:30 AM.

Students should refer to their AP Exam Confirmation materials for testing information. N0 exam refunds will be given after testing has begun on MONDAY, MAY 7. Questions, contact Mrs. Lisa Brown, 410/707-1699 or the7brownfamily@verizon.net.

 

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE
    for AP Exam students

 REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED      

THIS YEAR, students taking Advanced Placement (AP) Exams DO NOT need to report to any classes on the day of their AP Exams; students simply have to report to their scheduled AP Exam test site; attendance will be taken there.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Students taking AP exams will be marked "Present" for the entire school day, but will be marked "Absent-Excused" from the classes that they miss.

 

There is no need to submit a Pre-Arranged Absence Form for taking AP exams. However, if a student is taking a morning AP Exam at Centennial High School and plans to leave after the exam, the student must stop in the Front Office to sign out on the  AP EARLY DISMISSAL  log sheets.

 

If a student arrives late to take an afternoon AP exam at Centennial High School, they must stop in the Front Office to sign in on the AP LATE ARRIVAL log sheet. No note from home is needed for students who take the exam off-campus.

 

  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  --  REVISED  -- 

Monday

    PTSA  After-Prom Party
   fundraiser

  MONDAY, MAY 7 --  5 - 8 PM 

                                               -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ellicott City.

                                   DINE IN
                                                      or  ORDER TAKE-OUT

                                    (call 410/203-0010 or ORDER ONLINE)

 

nnnnnnnnnnnn     No fundraiser flier needed!   

             Just say, "We're from Centennial High School," and
                 our amigos at Qdoba will donate a portion of your receipt
                 to the CHS PTSA After-Prom Party.

Eagle's Baseball Senior Recognition Night

MONDAY, MAY 7, 4 PM -- Baseball Field. See "Spring sports 05.02.12" below.

Teens behind the wheel

After-school Drivers Ed classes at CHS,
      Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) classes 

NEXT SESSION of  CHS Band Backers Driver's Ed class at CHS (Greg's Driving School) begins MONDAY, MAY 7. Class meets in Room 912 Monday through Friday after school (2:45 - 6 PM) for two weeks.Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html)for information. 

MAY SESSION of Howard County Police Department's Collision Avoidance Training (CAT for licensed drivers age 16 - 20 years: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 18 & 19, James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information.

Wednesday

May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see!

Thursday

"Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

Spring sports 05.02.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

 

BASEBALL: The Eagles lost (3-1) to Howard on Monday; Howard County Times story is here. JV also lost (8-2) to Howard. Today the teams play Oakland Mills.

 

MONDAY, MAY 7 is the Eagles Baseball Senior Recognition Night, the last home game of the season. There will be decorations, refreshments, senior pictures taken and a DJ not only spinning tunes but also announcing senior team members and their families as they walk on the field, and announcing players when they come up to bat. Baseball Moms are reminded to wear their son's Away jersey. CONGRATULATIONS to seniors Jerry Burgo, Ben Ciraolo, Joey Dichoso, James Etheridge, Ben Goldsmith, Garrett Kurtz, Jared Lacey and Areian Vedadi.

BOYS LACROSSE: Sorry, no scores available.

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (16-11) Atholton on Tuesday; Howard County Times article is here.

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles were shut out (8-0) by Howard on Monday; Howard County Times report is here (includes report of Friday's victory over Long Reach), MaxPreps box score, statistics are here. Today they go against Oakland Mills.

TENNIS: On Monday, the Girls Team defeated (5-0) and the Boys Team lost to (1-4), Howard, but both teams enjoyed a (5-0) victory over Long Reach the following day.   Click here for a Boys Tennis article from The Howard County Times. 

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD:  Sorry, results currently unavailable for Monday's make-up tri-meet with Atholton at Glenelg High school.

 

Howard County Times standings as of APRIL 30 for Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, and Boys and Girls Tennis are here.

THIS YEAR, students taking Advanced Placement (AP) Exams DO NOT need to report to any classes on the day of their AP Exams; students simply have to report to their scheduled AP Exam test site; attendance will be taken there.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Students taking AP exams will be marked "Present" for the entire school day, but will be marked "Absent-Excused" from the classes that they miss.

 

There is no need to submit a Pre-Arranged Absence Form for taking AP exams. However, if a student is taking a morning AP Exam at Centennial High School and plans to leave after the exam, the student must stop in the Front Office to sign out on the  AP EARLY DISMISSAL  log sheets.

 

If a student arrives late to take an afternoon AP exam at Centennial High School, they must stop in the Front Office to sign in on the AP LATE ARRIVAL log sheet. No note from home is needed for students who take the exam off-campus.

 

Wednesday

May PTSA meeting -- All are welcome!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Student Services Conference Room. Lots of exciting things happening this time of year -- come see!

Thursday

"Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 -­ 8:30 PM --  The Bain Center, Columbia. A panel will include representatives from local community programs and student speakers, and will address a range of topics. After panel presentations, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion or submit questions anonymously, depending on their comfort level. FREE. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 410/313-­‐1940.

"Is it ADHD or just inattention?"

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 7 -9 PM -- THRIVE Center for ADHD & Comprehensive Mental Health Care of Central Maryland, Columbia. Presented by Anita Bajaj, M.D, M.P.H. Concurrent webinar, free babysitting available with advanced registration. To R.S.V.P., please contact Heather Lichter at 410/740-3240 or heather.lichter@mythrive.net.

TWENTY-THREE Centennial High School swimmers competed at the 35th annual Howard County Championship Swim Meet on SUNDAY, APRIL 22 (the day after the CHS Junior-Senior Prom) and, although they relinquished their First Place title to Howard High School, the CHS  swim team put up a good fight and came in a close second. As in previous winning years, the Team donated their cash award from the Columbia Aquatics Association to the PTSA After-Prom Party. CONGRATULATIONS -- and thank you -- CHS swimmers! Click here for Baltimore Sun article with team, individual results.

CHS Friends of Music

CHS BAND BACKERS is being re-formed as the "CHS Friends of Music" in order to encompass all three music groups at the high school: Band, Choir and Orchestra.

 

Accordingly, the Band Backers By-laws have been revised to reflect the changes. The updated By-laws will be voted on at the Music Awards Banquet at CHS on TUESDAY, MAY 15.

 

Music parents and guardians, please review the revised By-laws prior to May 15 and send comments to Amy Luking, aluking@verizon.net. The documents are available at the following web links:

 

http://centennialmusic.org/Band.html

 

The actual changes are visible at http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Changes_-Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April.pdf

 

The final version of the Bylaws (all changes made) is at: http://centennialmusic.org/uploads/Band_Backers_Bylaws_2012_April_clean.pdf

 

Please, DO NOT make changes directly to the documents, but instead contact Amy Luking via email to communicate questions, concerns, comments. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS to senior Sal Salehi for winning First Place in the Senior Individual Web Sites category at the Maryland History Day competition held at The University of Maryland Baktimore County (UMBC) this weekend.  Sal's winning entry is titled "Haitian Revolution of 1791: An Inexorable Force for the Emancipation of Slaves in the New World."Sal now advances to the National History Day competition to be held at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) in June. Sal's accomplishment has brought distinction to our school, for Centennial is the only high school in Howard County sending a winner to the national competition.

CHEMISTRY TEACHER Yuanjun Liu is pleased to annonce that the CHS Chemathon Team scored Second Place in the Level I "Avogadro's Tiebreaker" challenge, Fifth Place in the "Chemysterie Challenge," and Fourth Place overall at the 28th annual Chemathon competition held last Saturday at the University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP). The following students participated in the competition:

Lucas Cheng	Joohee Ryn
Ilana Harris	Sciam Salelm
Jason (QiCong) He	Sulin Wu
Vikas Kante	Minjie Wei
Ta-Chung (Morris) Mou

The Chemathon is a  competition for high school chemistry students in Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Chemathon competition is organized by a committee of area high school chemistry teachers and chemists, and is hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMCP.

MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:

 

-- How to Study        More Effectively	-- Taming ADD
-- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination	-- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm
-- Test-taking Skills	-- Effective Self-Advocacy
-- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized	-- and more!

 

Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.

 

'til next time,

 

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Monday, April 30, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR RESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Bullying does not "fly" with Eagles."       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"     MONDAY, April 30, 2012                                                            1:10 PM       STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]    Last day of school changed        to FRIDAY, JUNE 8 (half-day) STUDENTS NOW won't have to slog through one more, dangling half-day on MONDAY, JUNE 11. HCPSS announcement is here. Board of Education formally approves         new Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose Howard County Times report is here. From Student Services THERE ARE  AT LEAST 50 SENIORS who haven't turned in their  blue  Senior Information Report form to Student Services. Completing and returning the form is mandatory because the information therein is  1.) included in the Commencement Ceremony printed program and 2.) included in the Centennial High School Profile posted on the HCPSS website. Click here to download the form.  Thank you. Today  Senior Class Night tickets on sale m   TODAY through WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.              TICKETS:  $45  each.  Senior Class Night will be held at                                Martin's West, Baltimore                         on   FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.                   Wear  black  and white in keeping with the                              "PANDA-monium"  theme.                       (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)                                                                                    National Honor Society (NHS) meeting MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet. Deadlines today: CSA share discount,        Eagle Spirit Brick orders  TODAY is:  .  .  .   your last chance to  save 10%   off your produce share price when you join the Centennial CSA. You'll get 24 weeks of the freshest, best-tasting produce around. Add on bread, eggs, meat, poultry and specialty items too.  Sign up today to save money and be entered in a a drawing to win a  FREE MEDIUM SHARE.   For every 50 members who join the CSA, a winner will be chosen - - so get your friends and neighbors to sign up, too!   (have them list your name in the "notes" section).   Go to www.thezahradkafarm.com,  email centennialcsa@yahoo.com or call Bonnie Sorak , 410/465-0427, for more information.   The Centennial CSA benefits local families, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County and the Centennial High School PTSA.     .  .  . the deadline to order EAGLE SPIRIT BRICKS            for Spring 2012 installation   EAGLE SPIRIT BRICKS are a Centennial Boosters Legacy Project fundraiser which, year after year, supports the high school's athletic and student activities programs. The personalized, engraved Bricks beautify the campus and are an enduring means of commemorating CHS people and events.   ORDER DEADLINE for Spring installation in the Stadium walkway: TODAY! (MONDAY, APRIL 30) Visit Boosters' Eagle Spirit Bricks webpage (click here for it) for details and ordering information. Band Backers Book Fair ALTHOUGH THE BOOK FAIR at Barnes & Noble Booksellers was Thursday, you still can support the high school's Band Programs with ONLINE PURCHASES through tomorrow (TUESDAY, MAY 1). Visit www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs and use Band Backers' Bookfair ID 10703700; Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of your online purchases to Centennial High School Band Programs.  Tomorrow Deadline for .  .  . THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA    COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE          SCHOOL STAFF AWARD      This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or      non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and      involvement in, the Centennial High School community.       Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.      Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA                                                                   COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE                                                  NOMINATION FORM.     NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012      Click here to see past recipients of the Award. All are welcome to attend         tomorrow night's G/T Research Program              "Celebration of Excellence" TUESDAY, MAY 1, 7 - 8 PM -- Cafeteria. Year-end showcase and celebration of research and projects of  students, parents and mentors who participated in this year's CHS Gifted & Talented (G/T) Research Program. Refreshments will be served.   Parents and students who are interested in participating in the Program next year also are welcome to attend. (PLEASE NOTE: The CHS G/T Research Program is open to all students.) Wednesday PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers,       General Meeting to elect IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:   President Bonnie Sorak First Vice President Terri Chiu Second Vice President Ying Matties Corresponding      Secretary OPEN Recording Secretary Sue Cooper Treasurer OPEN   The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 at 7 PM in the Auditorium. Thursday HCPSS staff members may present       their student's diploma ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order.   Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3    Thursday and Friday Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8. Friday Class of 2012 Graduation ceremony:       Extra Ticket Request Forms,            Special Seating Request Forms due GRADUATION TICKETS   Each Senior family has been allotted eight (8) tickets for the CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Cermony on THURSDAY, MAY 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. Each senior family may request up to eight (8) additional tickets. Click here for Extra Ticket Request Form.   SPECIAL SEATING/PARKING REQUESTS   These are available for disabled guests, to be accompanied by one (1) family member. Click here for Special Seating Request Form; click here for Special Seating protocol.   PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation Request Forms delivered to the                                  CHS Front Office after deadline                                  (2:10 PM on FRIDAY, MAY 4 )                                  will not be honored.   The MARCH 10 SAT: How did you do? IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.   Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores. Critical Reading scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT Score_______ Math scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT score_______ Writing scores Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________ March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________   Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________   The MAY 5 SAT: How do you think you'll do? DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp at CHS?   If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you. Recap: Thursday's county-wide Cyberbullying forum Click here for Baltimore Sun event coverage. Farewell scrapbook for Dr. Cousin Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"   The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.   If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).   NEXT WEEK Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Exam days: MONDAY - FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 11  &  MAY 14 - 18 EXCEPT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMS , all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered   off-site at The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. Foreign Language AP exams will be administered at Centennial High School. MORNING AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 7:30 AM. AFTERNOON AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 11:30 AM. Students should refer to their AP Exam Confirmation materials for testing information. N0 exam refunds will be given after testing has begun on MONDAY, MAY 7. Questions, contact Mrs. Lisa Brown, 410/707-1699 or the7brownfamily@verizon.net. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE for AP Exam students  AP EXAM DAYS are "regular" school days -- student attendance is recorded. If students are registered for morning AP exams, they're expected expected to return to school afterward and finish out the school day. For afternoon AP exams, students are expected to be in school prior to the exam.    Students must sign in and out in the Front Office before leaving the school to take afternoon AP exams and upon return to school following morning exams. Should a student be absent from school prior to or following an AP exam, they must deliver to the Front Office on the following school day an excuse of absence note signed by parent or guardian. Click here to download the multi-purpose HCPSS "Note from Home to School."   Teens behind the wheel After-school Drivers Ed classes at CHS,         Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) classes NEXT SESSION of  CHS Band Backers Driver's Ed class at CHS ( Greg's Driving School) begins NEXT MONDAY, MAY 7. Class meets in Room 912 Monday through Friday after school (2:45 - 6 PM) for two weeks.  Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) information.  MAY SESSION of Howard County Police Department's Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) for licensed drivers age 16 - 20 years: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 18 & 19, James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information. Spring sports 04.30.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated. BASEBALL: The Eagles lost (5-3) to Reservoir on Wednesday; Howard County Times report, League standings as of April 26, are here. JV lost (4-3) to Reservoir also, but defeated (1-0) Long Reach on Thursday. BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles handed visiting Hammond a  (12-3) defeat on Thursday; mmmm   GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (18-5) Hammond on Thursday; Howard County Times story is here. SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles defeated (3-2) Reservoir on Wednesday; Howard County Times story is here, MaxPreps box scores, statistics are here. JV also enjoyed a (3-2) win. CONGRATULATIONS to freshman Josefine Jensen for being named "Player of the Week" (APRIL 22-28). TENNIS: Howard County Times reporting on Tuesday's games with Atholton is here. Both the Boys and Girls teams enjoyed a (3-2) victory over Reservoir on Wednesday.  Thursday's postponed game with Long Reach will be played tomorrow at CHS, 3 PM. The Mt. Hebron game has been postponed once again, to be rescheduled.   OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Out of approximately 25 teams participating in Saturday's Howard County Spring Invitational, the Girls Team came in at 19th Place and the Boys Team in 21st Place. Click here for complete team and individual results, photo gallery, video gallery from RunningMaryland.com. GIRLS TOP TEN: "A" Team Ninth Place 4x100m Relay; Kathleen Amstad Seventh Place (preliminary) 100m Dash, Fourth Place 100m Dash, Seventh Place 200m Dash; Michelle Kuan Fourth Place Pole Vault. BOYS TOP TEN: "A" Team Eighth Place 4x200m Relay, Fourth Place 4x400m Relay; Eddie Krahe Tenth Place 400m Dash; Jordan Roberts Sixth Place 200m Dash; Mikhail Hershfeld Tenth Place 800m Run. National History Bowl, "It's Academic"         quizbowl team news THE CHS  "It's Academic" Team was one of 200 teams competing at the National History Bowl Championship on Saturday in Washington D.C. The CHS JV Team already was ranked ninth in the country after winning the Regional History Bowl Tournament in March, and this weekend they did not disappoint -- they reached the Quarterfinal Round, only to lose to the top-ranked team by one question. The JV "A" Team was comprised of Captain Nancy Zhang, Qian Mei, Ryan Heslin, Weijia Cheng and Anant Mishra. This was the team's best national ranking ever on the quizbowl circuit. The Centennial High School "It's Academic" Club is very grateful for the financial support of Centennial Boosters, who provided the entry fees to the national tournament.   In a Semifinal match for the "It's Academic" television program last week, Centennial took Second Place behind James M. Bennett High School. Centennial's team was comprised of  Captain Matt Keimig, Miles Young and Nancy Zhang. Watch the CHS team on WJZ TV-13 Channel 13/Baltimore on SATURDAY, JUNE 16 at 10 AM. The team's prior "It's Academic" playoff match will air on WJZ TV-13  on SATURDAY, MAY 26. Fantastic FBLA footnote FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES in student competitions held at the annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference earlier this month, Aneesh Agrawal (First Place, Technology Concepts), Ryan Breedlove and Paul Lai (Second Place, Banking & Financial Systems) and SiWon Seo (Third Place, Accounting II), have qualified to compete at the annual FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this June.    INTERESTED IN JOINING Centennial High School's FBLA Chapter?  See Mrs. Kristin Taylor (kristin_taylor@hcpss.org) in Room 913. Professional members are welcome!    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT    SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05 PM  --  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. CHS Band Backers invite you to join them for a night of family fun watching the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. All Oriole fans at the stadium that night will receive a FREE Brooks Robinson replica sculpture.   The Orioles will donate a portion of  CHS ticket sales to the Band Backers,  so you can support the O's and the CHS Band Program and enjoy a night of family fun at the same time!   To purchase tickets, please contact Mark Richmond (m_richmond@yahoo.com) or  download Band Backers'   Orioles Night FLIER  (click here ) and follow instructions to order, print tickets online.  Orioles Night information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org. Register for high school Summer Study Skills Camps MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:   -- How to Study        More Effectively -- Taming ADD -- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination -- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm -- Test-taking Skills -- Effective Self-Advocacy -- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized -- and more!   Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time, Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY Tennis @ Howard 3 PM Outdoor Track & Field vs. Atholton @ Glenelg 3:30 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Howard 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Howard 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM National Honor Society (NHS) meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, May 1, 2012 DEADLINE: 2012 CHS PTSA "Commitment to Excellence" School Staff Award Nomination Forms -- Front Office  Senior Class Night tickets on sale  (daily through 5/3) -- Room 903 Tennis vs. Long Reach 3 PM  Allied Softball @ Atholton 3 PM Girls Lacrosse (JV/V) @ Atholton 4 PM / 5:30 PM Boys Lacrosse (JV/V) vs. Atholton 4 PM / 5:30 PM "An Evening with John Elder Robison" -- Auditorium 7 PM (Book signing 6:30 PM) CHS Gifted & Talented (G/T) Intern/Mentor Celebration -- Cafeteria 7 PM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Tennis vs. Oakland Mills 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM     PTSA General Membership Meeting & Election of 2012-2013 Officers -- Auditorium 6:55 PM CHS Spring Concert: Orchestra -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 3, 2012 CHS Band Backers -- Student Services Conference Room 7 PM (See 5/15)  DEADLINE: Diploma Presentation Requests by HCPSS staff Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Friday, May 4, 2012  DEADLINE (Firm!): Graduation Ceremony tickets special seating/parking, extra ticket requests  Tennis @ Glenelg 3 PM Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City (through 6/7) Saturday, May 5, 2012 SAT "A Ray of Hope" pro-kindness, anti-bullying, teen suicide outreach event -- Howard High School, Ellicott City 3 - 5 PM Sunday, May 6, 2012 Monday, May 7, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane (daily through 5/11) Greg's Driving School Session #8 begins -- Room 912 2:45 PM Tennis vs. Marriotts Ridge 3 PM PTSA After-Prom Party fundraiser at  QDOBA Mexican Grill   -- Route 40 East, Ellicott City 5 - 8 PM  Howard County Office of Children's Services presents "Mental Health Concerns of Adolescents" -- The Bain Center, Columbia 6:30 - 8:30 PM  Centennial Boosters Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers -- Student Services Conference Room 6:30 PM  7 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Howard County Tennis Tournament-- Wilde Lake Tennis Club & Wilde Lake HS tennis courts Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Interim Progress Reports issued  Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Theatre Showcase "One Acts, One Cause -- Auditorium HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit Reception -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City 5 - 7 PM PTSA Meeting (All are welcome!) -- Student Services Lounge 7 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Friday, May 11, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Saturday, May 12, 2012 Board of Education "Coffee & Conversation" -- (location TBD) 9:30 - 11 AM    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT  -- vs. Tampa Bay Rays; Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore7:05 PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 Howard County High School Gifted & Talented (G/T) Spring  Orchestra Concert -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 8 PM Monday, May 14, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, Ellicott City (daily through 5/18)   National Honor Society meeting -- Media Center 6 PM     Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams  Periods 3 & 4A   Class of 2012 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM   CHS Music Awards Banquet & and Band Backers General Meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM; Band Backers General Meeting 6:45 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  Senior Final Exams  Period 6  Period 4B    Nu Delta Alpha (NDA) Dance Honor Society Dance Concert & Alumni Gala -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams  College sweatshirt/tee-shirt Day   Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) -- Auditorium 12:30 - 2 PM  (See 5/15) Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia (through 5/18) time TBD Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton (through 5/18) time TBD  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10 PM  (See 5/18) Parent Council for Black Students (PCBS) -- Student Services 7 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 HCPSS Professional Work Day -- Schools closed for students Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Band Backers Joe Corbi fundraiser order pick-up -- Cafeteria 5 - 6:30 PM  Senior Class Night -- Martin's West, Baltimore 6:30 - 10:30 PM 10 PM   Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tennis: 3A East Regional Tournament Druid Hill Park, Baltimore & Wilde Lake Tennis Club, Columbia time TBD   Outdoor Track & Field: 3A East Regional Meet @ Reservoir HS, Fulton time TBD Sunday, May 20, 2012 Howard County Student Theatre Association of Reviewers (STARs) Celebration -- Mt. Hebron HS, Ellicott City 5 PM   To see "Save the Date" calendar events through JUNE 30, 2012, CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]    WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Last day of school changed
       to FRIDAY, JUNE 8 (half-day)

STUDENTS NOW won't have to slog through one more, dangling half-day on MONDAY, JUNE 11. HCPSS announcement is here.

Board of Education formally approves
        new Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose

Howard County Times report is here.

From Student Services

THERE ARE  AT LEAST 50 SENIORS who haven't turned in their  blue  Senior Information Report form to Student Services. Completing and returning the form is mandatory because the information therein is  1.) included in the Commencement Ceremony printed program and 2.) included in the Centennial High School Profile posted on the HCPSS website. Click here to download the form.  Thank you.

Today

 Senior Class Night tickets on sale

m   TODAY through WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.              TICKETS:  $45  each.  Senior Class Night will be held at
                               Martin's West, Baltimore
                        on   FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.  

                Wear  black  and white in keeping with the
                             "PANDA-monium"  theme.
                      (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)                                                                                   

National Honor Society (NHS) meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet.

Deadlines today: CSA share discount,
       Eagle Spirit Brick orders

 TODAY is: 

.  .  .   your last chance to  save 10%   off your produce share price when you join the Centennial CSA. You'll get 24 weeks of the freshest, best-tasting produce around. Add on bread, eggs, meat, poultry and specialty items too.  Sign up today to save money and be entered in a a drawing to win a  FREE MEDIUM SHARE.   For every 50 members who join the CSA, a winner will be chosen - - so get your friends and neighbors to sign up, too!   (have them list your name in the "notes" section).

 

Go to www.thezahradkafarm.com,  email centennialcsa@yahoo.com or call Bonnie Sorak , 410/465-0427, for more information.

 

The Centennial CSA benefits local families, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County and the Centennial High School PTSA.

 

  .  .  . the deadline to order EAGLE SPIRIT BRICKS
           for Spring 2012 installation

 

EAGLE SPIRIT BRICKS are a Centennial Boosters Legacy Project fundraiser which, year after year, supports the high school's athletic and student activities programs. The personalized, engraved Bricks beautify the campus and are an enduring means of commemorating CHS people and events.

 

ORDER DEADLINE for Spring installation in the Stadium walkway: TODAY! (MONDAY, APRIL 30)

Visit Boosters' Eagle Spirit Bricks webpage (click here for it) for details and ordering information.

Band Backers Book Fair

ALTHOUGH THE BOOK FAIR at Barnes & Noble Booksellers was Thursday, you still can support the high school's Band Programs with ONLINE PURCHASES through tomorrow (TUESDAY, MAY 1). Visit www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs and use Band Backers' Bookfair ID 10703700; Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of your online purchases to Centennial High School Band Programs. 

Tomorrow

STUDENTS NOW won't have to slog through one more, dangling half-day on MONDAY, JUNE 11. HCPSS announcement is here.

Board of Education formally approves
        new Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose

Howard County Times report is here.

THERE ARE  AT LEAST 50 SENIORS who haven't turned in their  blue  Senior Information Report form to Student Services. Completing and returning the form is mandatory because the information therein is  1.) included in the Commencement Ceremony printed program and 2.) included in the Centennial High School Profile posted on the HCPSS website. Click here to download the form.  Thank you.

m   TODAY through WEDNESDAY, MAY 2   --   Room 903.              TICKETS:  $45  each.  Senior Class Night will be held at
                               Martin's West, Baltimore
                        on   FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM.  

                Wear  black  and white in keeping with the
                             "PANDA-monium"  theme.
                      (Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.)                                                                                   

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet.

Tomorrow

Deadline for .  .  .

THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
   COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
         SCHOOL STAFF AWARD

     This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or
     non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and
     involvement in, the Centennial High School community.

      Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.

     Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA
                                                                  COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
                                                 NOMINATION FORM.

    NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

     Click here to see past recipients of the Award.

All are welcome to attend
        tomorrow night's G/T Research Program
             "Celebration of Excellence"

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 7 - 8 PM -- Cafeteria. Year-end showcase and celebration of research and projects of  students, parents and mentors who participated in this year's CHS Gifted & Talented (G/T) Research Program. Refreshments will be served.

 

Parents and students who are interested in participating in the Program next year also are welcome to attend. (PLEASE NOTE: The CHS G/T Research Program is open to all students.)

Wednesday

PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers,
      General Meeting to elect

IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Corresponding      Secretary	OPEN
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper
Treasurer	OPEN

 

The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

Thursday

HCPSS staff members may present
      their student's diploma

ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order.

 

Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3 

 

Thursday and Friday

Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8.

Friday

Class of 2012 Graduation ceremony:
      Extra Ticket Request Forms,
           Special Seating Request Forms due

GRADUATION TICKETS

 

Each Senior family has been allotted eight (8) tickets for the CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Cermony on THURSDAY, MAY 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. Each senior family may request up to eight (8) additional tickets. Click here for Extra Ticket Request Form.

 

SPECIAL SEATING/PARKING REQUESTS

 

These are available for disabled guests, to be accompanied by one (1) family member. Click here for Special Seating Request Form; click here for Special Seating protocol.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation Request Forms delivered to the
                                 CHS Front Office after deadline
                                 (2:10 PM on FRIDAY, MAY 4 )
                                 will not be honored.

 

The MARCH 10 SAT: How did you do?

IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.

 

Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores.

Critical Reading scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______

Math scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT score_______

Writing scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________

 

Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________

 

The MAY 5 SAT: How do you think you'll do?

DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp at CHS?

 

If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Wednesday

PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers,
      General Meeting to elect

IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Corresponding      Secretary	OPEN
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper
Treasurer	OPEN

 

The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

Thursday

HCPSS staff members may present
      their student's diploma

ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order.

 

Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3 

 

Thursday and Friday

Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8.

Friday

Class of 2012 Graduation ceremony:
      Extra Ticket Request Forms,
           Special Seating Request Forms due

GRADUATION TICKETS

 

Each Senior family has been allotted eight (8) tickets for the CHS Class of 2012 Commencement Cermony on THURSDAY, MAY 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. Each senior family may request up to eight (8) additional tickets. Click here for Extra Ticket Request Form.

 

SPECIAL SEATING/PARKING REQUESTS

 

These are available for disabled guests, to be accompanied by one (1) family member. Click here for Special Seating Request Form; click here for Special Seating protocol.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation Request Forms delivered to the
                                 CHS Front Office after deadline
                                 (2:10 PM on FRIDAY, MAY 4 )
                                 will not be honored.

 

The MARCH 10 SAT: How did you do?

IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.

 

Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores.

Critical Reading scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______

Math scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT score_______

Writing scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________

 

Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________

 

The MAY 5 SAT: How do you think you'll do?

DID YOU ATTEND  CATALYST'S weekend SAT Bootcamp at CHS?

 

If you did, please let the CHS PTSA know whether it has increased your confidence about taking the SAT this weekend. Please respond by email to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com. Thank you.

PTSA 2012-2013 Slate of Officers,
      General Meeting to elect

IN ACCORDANCE with its By-Laws, the Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) announces the following Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 academic year:

 

President	Bonnie Sorak
First Vice President	Terri Chiu
Second Vice President	Ying Matties
Corresponding      Secretary	OPEN
Recording Secretary	Sue Cooper
Treasurer	OPEN

 

The Slate of Officers will be presented for election and approval at the annual PTSA General Membership Meeting to be held immediately prior to the CHS Spring Orchestra Concert on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

ALL current permanent HCPSS staff members who are parents or legal guardians may present the diploma to their child(ren) at the Graduation Ceremony. Such diplomas will be presented at the beginning of Awarding the Diplomas, out of alphabetical order.

 

Please contact Dr. Carl Perkins, CHS Principal, at carl_perkins@hcpss.org, if you wish to present a diploma; please include your full name, place of employment, graduate's name and relation to graduate. DIPLOMA REQUEST DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 3 

 

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 7 PM each night -- Auditorium. Featuring performances of  Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance and Tap Dance by all dancers in the CHS Dance Program. TICKETS: $8.

IF YOU WERE ONE of her Winter SAT prep course  students who took the MARCH 10 SAT, Dr. Martha Gagnon is eager to know how you did on the test. Please take a minute to email the information below to Dr. Gagnon at MartGagnon@aol.com and she will respond to you personally.

 

Please indicate your best PSAT or SAT scores.

Critical Reading scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______

Math scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT score_______

Writing scores
Score prior to taking Dr. Gagnon's prep course:________
March 10 SAT Score_______ Essay___________

 

Name: ________________ Telephone:_______________

 

Click here for Baltimore Sun event coverage.

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

 

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing (jedowning@veriizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

Exam days: MONDAY - FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 11  &  MAY 14 - 18

EXCEPT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMS , all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be administered   off-site at The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. Foreign Language AP exams will be administered at Centennial High School.

MORNING AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 7:30 AM.
AFTERNOON AP EXAMS: Students must arrive at exam site 11:30 AM.

Students should refer to their AP Exam Confirmation materials for testing information. N0 exam refunds will be given after testing has begun on MONDAY, MAY 7. Questions, contact Mrs. Lisa Brown, 410/707-1699 or the7brownfamily@verizon.net.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE for AP Exam students 

AP EXAM DAYS are "regular" school days -- student attendance is recorded. If students are registered for morning AP exams, they're expected expected to return to school afterward and finish out the school day. For afternoon AP exams, students are expected to be in school prior to the exam. 

 

Students must sign in and out in the Front Office before leaving the school to take afternoon AP exams and upon return to school following morning exams. Should a student be absent from school prior to or following an AP exam, they must deliver to the Front Office on the following school day an excuse of absence note signed by parent or guardian. Click here to download the multi-purpose HCPSS "Note from Home to School."

 

Teens behind the wheel

After-school Drivers Ed classes at CHS,
        Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) classes

• NEXT SESSION of  CHS Band Backers Driver's Ed class at CHS ( Greg's Driving School) begins NEXT MONDAY, MAY 7. Class meets in Room 912 Monday through Friday after school (2:45 - 6 PM) for two weeks.  Visit (www.centennialmusic.org/Driver_s_Ed.html) information. 

• MAY SESSION of Howard County Police Department's Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) for licensed drivers age 16 - 20 years: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 18 & 19, James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, Marriottsville. Click here for information.

Spring sports 04.30.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

BASEBALL: The Eagles lost (5-3) to Reservoir on Wednesday; Howard County Times report, League standings as of April 26, are here. JV lost (4-3) to Reservoir also, but defeated (1-0) Long Reach on Thursday.

BOYS LACROSSE: The Eagles handed visiting Hammond a  (12-3) defeat on Thursday; mmmm  

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles defeated (18-5) Hammond on Thursday; Howard County Times story is here.

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles defeated (3-2) Reservoir on Wednesday; Howard County Times story is here, MaxPreps box scores, statistics are here. JV also enjoyed a (3-2) win. CONGRATULATIONS to freshman Josefine Jensen for being named "Player of the Week" (APRIL 22-28).

TENNIS: Howard County Times reporting on Tuesday's games with Atholton is here. Both the Boys and Girls teams enjoyed a (3-2) victory over Reservoir on Wednesday.  Thursday's postponed game with Long Reach will be played tomorrow at CHS, 3 PM. The Mt. Hebron game has been postponed once again, to be rescheduled.  

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Out of approximately 25 teams participating in Saturday's Howard County Spring Invitational, the Girls Team came in at 19th Place and the Boys Team in 21st Place. Click here for complete team and individual results, photo gallery, video gallery from RunningMaryland.com.

GIRLS TOP TEN: "A" Team Ninth Place 4x100m Relay; Kathleen Amstad Seventh Place (preliminary) 100m Dash, Fourth Place 100m Dash, Seventh Place 200m Dash; Michelle Kuan Fourth Place Pole Vault. BOYS TOP TEN: "A" Team Eighth Place 4x200m Relay, Fourth Place 4x400m Relay; Eddie Krahe Tenth Place 400m Dash; Jordan Roberts Sixth Place 200m Dash; Mikhail Hershfeld Tenth Place 800m Run.

THE CHS  "It's Academic" Team was one of 200 teams competing at the National History Bowl Championship on Saturday in Washington D.C. The CHS JV Team already was ranked ninth in the country after winning the Regional History Bowl Tournament in March, and this weekend they did not disappoint -- they reached the Quarterfinal Round, only to lose to the top-ranked team by one question. The JV "A" Team was comprised of Captain Nancy Zhang, Qian Mei, Ryan Heslin, Weijia Cheng and Anant Mishra. This was the team's best national ranking ever on the quizbowl circuit. The Centennial High School "It's Academic" Club is very grateful for the financial support of Centennial Boosters, who provided the entry fees to the national tournament.

 

In a Semifinal match for the "It's Academic" television program last week, Centennial took Second Place behind James M. Bennett High School. Centennial's team was comprised of  Captain Matt Keimig, Miles Young and Nancy Zhang. Watch the CHS team on WJZ TV-13 Channel 13/Baltimore on SATURDAY, JUNE 16 at 10 AM. The team's prior "It's Academic" playoff match will air on WJZ TV-13  on SATURDAY, MAY 26.

FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES in student competitions held at the annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference earlier this month, Aneesh Agrawal (First Place, Technology Concepts), Ryan Breedlove and Paul Lai (Second Place, Banking & Financial Systems) and SiWon Seo (Third Place, Accounting II), have qualified to compete at the annual FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this June. 

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING Centennial High School's FBLA Chapter?  See Mrs. Kristin Taylor (kristin_taylor@hcpss.org) in Room 913. Professional members are welcome!

 

 SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05 PM  --  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. CHS Band Backers invite you to join them for a night of family fun watching the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. All Oriole fans at the stadium that night will receive a FREE Brooks Robinson replica sculpture.

 

The Orioles will donate a portion of  CHS ticket sales to the Band Backers,  so you can support the O's and the CHS Band Program and enjoy a night of family fun at the same time!

 

To purchase tickets, please contact Mark Richmond (m_richmond@yahoo.com) or  download Band Backers'

  Orioles Night FLIER  (click here ) and follow instructions to order, print tickets online.  Orioles Night information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.

MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:

 

-- How to Study        More Effectively	-- Taming ADD
-- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination	-- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm
-- Test-taking Skills	-- Effective Self-Advocacy
-- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized	-- and more!

 

Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.

 

'til next time,

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

CHS PTSA Quicknotes -- Wednesday, April 25, 2012

CONNECT  FOR RESPECT      CHS Anti-Bullying slogan:   "Bullying is like a broken pencil  .  .  .  pointless!"        CONNECT  FOR R ESPECT       Runner-up slogan:  "Take a stand -- lend a hand; stop the hate -- appreciate!"       CONNECT  FOR  RESPECT !       CHS PTSA WEBSITE     PTSA  Eagle's Eye    NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012   CHS WEBSITE    STOP Eagle's Eye  HOME DELIVERY   HCPSS WEBSITE   CHSWingspan     NATIONAL PTA, MARYLAND PTA, PTACHC    "The Principal's Desk"     WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2012                                                  12:50 PM       STOP receiving this newsletter, use UNSUBSCRIBE LINK at bottom of page. [ Top ]       Registration deadline extended --          Tell your  SAT ANXIETY                              to "take a hike"            by attending   SAT  weekend Bootcamp                             at  Centennial High School            Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29  mmmm           9 AM - 1 PM each day                           CATALYST's SAT Bootcamp will teach you                         how to outsmart every single question                            guaranteed to be on the  MAY 5  SAT .             Click here  for Bootcamp curriculum and SAT prep approach,                                          registration information; Boot Camp fee.  NEW  REGISTRATION DEADLINE:    THURSDAY, APRIL 26      Today  HCEA Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 4 - 6 PM -- The Homewood School, Ellicott City. FREE event sponsored by the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) to raise funds for the Help-A-Child Fund , HCEA's joint charitable project with the HCPSS Pupil Personnel Workers (PPW) which provides  new clothing, coats, shoes, eyeglasses and more for Howard County students in need. Tomorrow (No school for students)   He spoke to CHS students      about  cyberbullying           -- now CHS parents can hear him, too       "Addressing Cyberbullying, 'Sexting'          and Unwise Social Networking" THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. Dr. Sameer Hinduja, co-director of the Cyberbulllying Resource Center, who addressed Centennial High School students at two CyberBullying Student Assemblies during last month's Anti-Bullying Week, will be featured at this FREE community presentation. Click here for event flier, registration requested.   Please consider bringing your high school and/or middle   school student(s) to this eye-opening presentation about the   risks and consequences of irresponsible social networking.   This Baltimore Sun article(April 17) painfully illuminates the emergence of the socio-technological term "cyber-cide."   Please (!) also read this article from today's Savage-Guildford Patch.   Band Backers Book Fair         at Barnes & Noble Booksellers                  to feature local author and teacher   THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 6 - 8:30 PM -- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ellicott City. Enjoy solo and ensemble performances by Centennial High School music students as you browse and buy at the Book Fair, all to support  Centennial High School's  Band Programs. The highlight of the evening will be local author and illustrator (and Ellicott Mills Middle School teacher) Michael Bracco , who will discuss his young adult graphic novel series Novo and his graphic novel for younger readers Adam Wreck and the Kalosian Space Pirates at 7 PM. Click here for event flier which includes vouchers that can be used for purchases that evening, including refreshments at the in-store Café.   Can't attend, but still would like to support CHS Bands? Purchase items ONLINE at www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs  from THURSDAY, APRIL 26  through TUESDAY, MAY 1; use Band Backers' Bookfair ID 10703700; Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of your online purchases to Centennial High School Band Programs. Board of Education vote       on new Superintendent canceled THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 4 PM -- Howard County Board of Education, Ellicott City. The Board of Education (BOE) will hold a reception for Dr. Renee Foose at 3:15 PM  in the Board Room prior to the 4 PM vote. Ellicott City Patch article is here, HCPSS news release is here.      (HCPSS news release/cancellation announcement is here.) Friday Advanced Theatre students present       interactive Dinner Theatre:            Tony and Tina's Wedding Audience limited to 80 seats   FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 6 PM -- Auditorium. Audience members become part of the dramatic action by attending the wedding ceremony and reception, thus the most creative and entertaining  aspect of the play is its unpredictability. Click here for your "wedding invitation." Wedding reception includes dinner (Baked Ziti from Serafino's), dessert, beverage. TICKETS: $10 ONLY AT THE DOOR. Saturday Safely dispose of unused, unwanted drugs SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Eight (8) Howard County locations (click here). Anonymous drop-off of unused or unwanted medications,  no questions asked. Maryland Day at UMCP SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 4 PM -- University of Maryland at College Park. The fourteenth annual open house celebratation has become of the most popular free events in the state. Click here for highlights, visit the Maryland Day website at http://marylandday.umd.edu. Spring sports 04.25.12 Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated. BASEBALL: (Sorry, no information available for yesterday's Varsity game against Mt. Hebron.)  MaxPreps reports a JV victory (10-4) over Mt. Hebron. BOYS LACROSSE: Tuesday victory -- the Eagles defeated (16-8) Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times story is here. GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles lost (13-3) to Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times report is here, Washington Post player statistics are here. SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles lost (9-0) to Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times story is here, MaxPreps box scores, game statistics are here. MaxPreps reports a JV ( 9-5) victory over Mt. Hebron. TENNIS: Against Atholton yesterday, the Girls Team won (3-2) and the Boys Team took a (5-0) loss. OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: The Howard County Spring Classic is THIS SATURDAY at Reservoir High School, Fulton.   Howard County Times standings as of April 22-24 for Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball and Tennis are here.   Click here for The Washington Post's All-Met sports blog "Advice: Transition game"; April 24 topic is  "Using social media to create a brand, not problems." NEXT WEEK Monday National Honor Society (NHS) meeting MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet. Deadline day MONDAY,   is the deadline for:    .  .  .  the 10% discount deadline to purchase (payment in full only) a share in the Centennial CSA program. Also -- everyone who signs up before the April 30 deadline is eligible for a chance to win a    FREE MEDIUM CSA SHARE  .  (If you aren't paying in full, you can use their easy payment plan.) And -- there will be additional winners for each 50 Centennial CSA shares purchased, so tell everyone you know to sign up, too, and to add their names to the "Notes" section on the Zahradhka Farm's CSA webpage (www.thezahradkafarm.com/members). Questions, and/or to receive detailed flier, e-mail Bonnie Sorak (centennialcsa@yahoo.com). The Centennial CSA benefits local  county families in need, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County and the Centennial High School PTSA.    .  .  .  Eagle Spirit Brick orders   (for Spring installation in the Stadium walkway);   .  .  .  seniors to apply  for The Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship at UMCP, available only to Centennial High School students. Tuesday Senior Class Night tickets on sale TUESDAY through FRIDAY, MAY 1 - 4, all Lunch periods -- Front Lobby. TICKETS: $45 each. The Senior Class Night will be held at Martin's West, Baltimore on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM. Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops. Deadline for .  .  . THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA    COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE          SCHOOL STAFF AWARD      This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or      non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and      involvement in, the Centennial High School community.       Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.            Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA                                                                       COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE                                                                       NOMINATION FORM.         NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012     Click here to see past recipients of the Award. From Student Services Attention Seniors  IF YOU HAVEN'T YET DONE SO, please complete, sign and deliver your Senior Information Report to Student Services. Click here to download the form.  Thank you. Farewell scrapbook for Dr. Cousin Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"   The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.   If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing  (jedowning@verizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).   Congratulations, CHS FBLA THE CHS CHAPTER of  the student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the 2012 FLBA State Leadership Conference held in Hunt Valley April 19-21 to participate in competitive events, to network and share their successes with other FLBA members from across the state, and to attend workshops to learn new ideas about shaping their future careers. CONGRATULATIONS to Andrew Cho, Fourth Place, Business Mathematics; Siwon Seo, Third Place, Accounting II; Ryan Breedlove and Paul Lai, Second Place,  Banking & Financial Systems; and to Aneesh Agrawal, First Place Technology Concepts. In appreciation CHS BACKSTAGE BACKERS wish to thank the Howard County business community and the Centennial High School community for their generosity and continued support of  Theatre Arts students at our high school, and we gratefully acknowledge below the local businesses and the Centennial High School families which contributed to the Seussical gift basket fundraiser: Bare Bones Restaurant  Silpada Jewelry Clyde's Restaurant Tersiguel's Lee Lynn's     Restaurant Tino's Italian Bistro      & Wine Bar Medical Skin Therapeutics Toby's Dinner Theater Okey's Grill Union Jack's Restaurant Olney Theater Group Wessel's Florist Rep Stage     The Giangrandi Family The Lewman Family The Stroud Family The Swiger Gamily Backstage Backers also wish to thank the CHS community for coming out to see the show!   Look for next year's Fall school play and Spring musical to be listed on the CHS Theatre Drama website (http://www.chstheatre.org/Site/Home.html) this summer.   If you're interested in getting involved "in the drama," please consider joining the CHS Backstage Backers parent volunteer group; please contact Mrs. Patti Demme (demme5@gmail.com).    CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT    SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05  PM  --  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. CHS Band Backers invite you to join them for a night of family fun watching the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. All Oriole fans at the stadium that night will receive a FREE Brooks Robinson replica sculpture.   The Orioles will donate a portion of  CHS ticket sales to the Band Backers,  so you can support the O's and the CHS Band Program and enjoy a night of family fun at the same time!   To purchase tickets, please contact Mark Richmond (m_richmond@yahoo.com) or  download Band Backers'   Orioles Night FLIER  (click here ) and follow instructions to order, print tickets online.  Orioles Night information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.   Register for high school Summer Study Skills Camps MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include: -- How to Study        More Effectively -- Taming ADD -- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination -- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm -- Test-taking Skills -- Effective Self-Advocacy -- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized -- and more! Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available. Correction THE MARCH 26 Quicknotes post announcing that Jennifer Baik and Jing Wang  had been named Semifinalists in the 2012 Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest provided the incorrect given name for Jennifer. You can read Jennifer's and Jing's short story entries by clicking here.   [  Back to Top ] 'til next time, Julie Nardei CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor   Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.   Save the Date  calendar Times in RED indicate event takes place at   CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 Centennial Lane Ellicott City, Maryland 21042   BLUE  times indicate events elsewhere. Events specific to Seniors, Senior parents highlighted. TODAY     Allied Softball vs. Reservoir 3 PM (see 4/26) Tennis @ Reservoir 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Reservoir 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Reservoir 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM National College Fair -- Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Gaithersburg 6:30 - 8:30 PM CHS World Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012 HCPSS Professional Development/Work Day -- Schools closed for students Tennis vs. Mt. Hebron 3 PM Allied Softball vs. Reservoir 3:15 PM  Tri-M Music Honor Society Coffee House -- Cafeteria National College Fair -- Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, Landover 9:30 AM - 1 PM, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Girls Lacrosse (JV/V) @ Hammond 4 PM / 5:30 PM Boys Lacrosse (JV/V) vs. Hammond 4 PM / 5:30 PM Band Backers' "CHS Bands Night at Barnes & Noble" -- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ellicott City 6:30 - 8:30 PM HCPSS/PTACHC Anti-Bullying Seminar -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 7 - 8:30 PM Friday, April 27, 2012 Tennis vs. Long Reach 3 PM (See 5/1) Softball (JV/V) vs. Long Reach 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Long Reach 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM   Advanced Theatre students present interactive dinner-theatre Tony and Tina's Wedding -- Auditorium 6 PM  Saturday, April 28, 2012 PTSA-sponsored SAT Weekend Bootcamp by CATALYST  9 AM - 1 PM (through 4/29) Outdoor Track & Field: Howard County Spring Classic @ Reservoir HS, Fulton 10 AM Maryland History Day Competition -- UMBC, Catonsville Sunday, April 29, 2012 PTSA-sponsored SAT Weekend Bootcamp by CATALYST   9 AM - 1 PM Monday, April 30, 2012 Tennis @ Howard 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Howard 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Howard 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM National Honor Society (NHS) meeting -- Auditorium 6 PM  Tuesday, May 1, 2012 DEADLINE: 2012 CHS PTSA "Commitment to Excellence" School Staff Award Nomination Forms -- Front Office  Senior Class Night tickets on sale  (daily through 5/4) Allied Softball @ Atholton 3 PM Tennis vs. Long Reach 3 PM Girls Lacrosse (JV/V) @ Atholton 4 PM / 5:30 PM Boys Lacrosse (JV/V) vs. Atholton 4 PM / 5:30 PM "An Evening with John Elder Robison" -- Auditorium 7 PM (Book signing 6:30 PM) CHS Gifted & Talented (G/T) Intern/Mentor Celebration -- Cafeteria 7 PM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Tennis vs. Oakland Mills 3 PM Softball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4 PM / 4 PM Baseball (JV/V) vs. Oakland Mills 4:15 PM / 4:15 PM  CHS Spring Concert: Orchestra -- Auditorium 7 PM Thursday, May 3, 2012 CHS Band Backers -- Student Services Conference Room 7 PM   Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM Friday, May 4, 2012  DEADLINE (Firm!): Graduation Ceremony tickets special seating/parking, extra ticket requests  Tennis @ Glenelg 3 PM Tenth Annual CHS Spring Dance Concert -- Auditorium 7 PM HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City (through 6/7)  Saturday, May 5, 2012 SAT Sunday, May 6, 2012   Monday, May 7, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) exams -- The Church at Covenant Park, 4550 Centennial Lane (daily through 5/11) Greg's Driving School Session #8 begins -- Room 912 2:45 PM Tennis vs. Marriotts Ridge 3 PM PTSA After-Prom Party fundraiser at  QDOBA Mexican Grill   -- Route 40 East, Ellicott City 5 - 8 PM   Centennial Boosters Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers -- Student Services Conference Room 6:30 PM  7 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Howard County Tennis Tournament-- Wilde Lake Tennis Club & Wilde Lake HS tennis courts Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Interim Progress Reports issued  Advanced Placement (AP) Exams   Theatre Showcase "One Acts, One Cause -- Auditorium HCPSS Gifted & Talented Student Art Exhibit Reception -- Howard County Board of Education Gallery, Ellicott City 5 - 7 PM PTSA Meeting (All are welcome!) -- Student Services Lounge 7 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Friday, May 11, 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Saturday, May 12, 2012 Board of Education "Coffee & Conversation" -- (location TBD) 9:30 - 11 AM    CHS Band Backers    ORIOLES NIGHT  -- vs. Tampa Bay Rays; Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore 7:05 PM Sunday, May 13, 2012 Howard County High School Gifted & Talented (G/T) Spring  Orchestra Concert -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia 8 PM   To see "Save the Date" calendar events through JUNE 30, 2012, CLICK HERE     [  Back to Top ]    WHENEVER YOU SHOP  please consider using   the CHS  PTSA's       amazon   portal            (Click HERE for it.)    Thank you.    Centennial High School's "feeder" MIDDLE SCHOOLS   BURLEIGH MANOR (BMMS) DUNLOGGIN (DMS) ELLICOTT MILLS (EMMS)      CHS PTSA Quicknotes PUBLICATION GUIDELINES and NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Today 

HCEA Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 4 - 6 PM -- The Homewood School, Ellicott City. FREE event sponsored by the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) to raise funds for the Help-A-Child Fund , HCEA's joint charitable project with the HCPSS Pupil Personnel Workers (PPW) which provides  new clothing, coats, shoes, eyeglasses and more for Howard County students in need.

Tomorrow (No school for students)

 

He spoke to CHS students
     about  cyberbullying 
         -- now CHS parents can hear him, too

      "Addressing Cyberbullying, 'Sexting'
         and Unwise Social Networking"

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. Dr. Sameer Hinduja, co-director of the Cyberbulllying Resource Center, who addressed Centennial High School students at two CyberBullying Student Assemblies during last month's Anti-Bullying Week, will be featured at this FREE community presentation. Click here for event flier, registration requested.

  Please consider bringing your high school and/or middle
  school student(s) to this eye-opening presentation about the
  risks and consequences of irresponsible social networking.

  This Baltimore Sun article(April 17) painfully illuminates the emergence of the socio-technological term "cyber-cide."

 

Please (!) also read this article from today's Savage-Guildford Patch.

 

Band Backers Book Fair
        at Barnes & Noble Booksellers
                 to feature local author and teacher

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 6 - 8:30 PM -- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ellicott City. Enjoy solo and ensemble performances by Centennial High School music students as you browse and buy at the Book Fair, all to support  Centennial High School's  Band Programs. The highlight of the evening will be local author and illustrator (and Ellicott Mills Middle School teacher) Michael Bracco , who will discuss his young adult graphic novel series Novo and his graphic novel for younger readers Adam Wreck and the Kalosian Space Pirates at 7 PM. Click here for event flier which includes vouchers that can be used for purchases that evening, including refreshments at the in-store Café.

 

Can't attend, but still would like to support CHS Bands? Purchase items ONLINE at www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs  from THURSDAY, APRIL 26  through TUESDAY, MAY 1; use Band Backers' Bookfair ID 10703700; Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of your online purchases to Centennial High School Band Programs.

Board of Education vote
      on new Superintendent canceled

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 4 PM -- Howard County Board of Education, Ellicott City. The Board of Education (BOE) will hold a reception for Dr. Renee Foose at 3:15 PM  in the Board Room prior to the 4 PM vote. Ellicott City Patch article is here, HCPSS news release is here.      (HCPSS news release/cancellation announcement is here.)

Friday

Advanced Theatre students present
      interactive Dinner Theatre:
           Tony and Tina's Wedding

Audience limited to 80 seats

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 6 PM -- Auditorium. Audience members become part of the dramatic action by attending the wedding ceremony and reception, thus the most creative and entertaining  aspect of the play is its unpredictability. Click here for your "wedding invitation." Wedding reception includes dinner (Baked Ziti from Serafino's), dessert, beverage. TICKETS: $10 ONLY AT THE DOOR.

Saturday

Safely dispose of unused, unwanted drugs

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Eight (8) Howard County locations (click here). Anonymous drop-off of unused or unwanted medications,  no questions asked.

Maryland Day at UMCP

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 4 PM -- University of Maryland at College Park. The fourteenth annual open house celebratation has become of the most popular free events in the state. Click here for highlights, visit the Maryland Day website at http://marylandday.umd.edu.

Spring sports 04.25.12

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

BASEBALL: (Sorry, no information available for yesterday's Varsity game against Mt. Hebron.)  MaxPreps reports a JV victory (10-4) over Mt. Hebron.

BOYS LACROSSE: Tuesday victory -- the Eagles defeated (16-8) Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times story is here.

GIRLS LACROSSE: The Lady Eagles lost (13-3) to Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times report is here, Washington Post player statistics are here.

SOFTBALL: The Lady Eagles lost (9-0) to Mt. Hebron yesterday; Howard County Times story is here, MaxPreps box scores, game statistics are here. MaxPreps reports a JV ( 9-5) victory over Mt. Hebron.

TENNIS: Against Atholton yesterday, the Girls Team won (3-2) and the Boys Team took a (5-0) loss.

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: The Howard County Spring Classic is THIS SATURDAY at Reservoir High School, Fulton.

 

Howard County Times standings as of April 22-24 for Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball and Tennis are here.

 

Click here for The Washington Post's All-Met sports blog "Advice: Transition game"; April 24 topic is  "Using social media to create a brand, not problems."

NEXT WEEK

Monday

National Honor Society (NHS) meeting

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet.

Deadline day

MONDAY,   is the deadline for:

 

 .  .  .  the 10% discount deadline to purchase (payment in full only) a share in the Centennial CSA program. Also -- everyone who signs up before the April 30 deadline is eligible for a chance to win
a    FREE MEDIUM CSA SHARE  .  (If you aren't paying in full, you can use their easy payment plan.) And -- there will be additional winners for each 50 Centennial CSA shares purchased, so tell everyone you know to sign up, too, and to add their names to the "Notes" section on the Zahradhka Farm's CSA webpage (www.thezahradkafarm.com/members). Questions, and/or to receive detailed flier, e-mail Bonnie Sorak (centennialcsa@yahoo.com).

The Centennial CSA benefits local  county families in need, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County and the Centennial High School PTSA.

 

 .  .  .  Eagle Spirit Brick orders   (for Spring installation in the Stadium walkway);

 

.  .  .  seniors to apply  for The Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship at UMCP, available only to Centennial High School students.

Tuesday

Senior Class Night tickets on sale

TUESDAY through FRIDAY, MAY 1 - 4, all Lunch periods -- Front Lobby. TICKETS: $45 each. The Senior Class Night will be held at Martin's West, Baltimore on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM. Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.

Deadline for .  .  .

THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
   COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
         SCHOOL STAFF AWARD

     This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or
     non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and
     involvement in, the Centennial High School community.

      Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.
    

      Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA
                                                                      COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
                                                                      NOMINATION FORM.

        NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

    Click here to see past recipients of the Award.

From Student Services

Attention Seniors 

IF YOU HAVEN'T YET DONE SO, please complete, sign and deliver your Senior Information Report to Student Services. Click here to download the form.  Thank you.

Farewell scrapbook for Dr. Cousin

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing  (jedowning@verizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

 

Congratulations, CHS FBLA

THE CHS CHAPTER of  the student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the 2012 FLBA State Leadership Conference held in Hunt Valley April 19-21 to participate in competitive events, to network and share their successes with other FLBA members from across the state, and to attend workshops to learn new ideas about shaping their future careers. CONGRATULATIONS to Andrew Cho, Fourth Place, Business Mathematics; Siwon Seo, Third Place, Accounting II; Ryan Breedlove and Paul Lai, Second Place,  Banking & Financial Systems; and to Aneesh Agrawal, First Place Technology Concepts.

In appreciation

CHS BACKSTAGE BACKERS wish to thank the Howard County business community and the Centennial High School community for their generosity and continued support of  Theatre Arts students at our high school, and we gratefully acknowledge below the local businesses and the Centennial High School families which contributed to the Seussical gift basket fundraiser:

Bare Bones Restaurant	Silpada Jewelry
Clyde's Restaurant	Tersiguel's
Lee Lynn's     Restaurant	Tino's Italian Bistro      & Wine Bar
Medical Skin Therapeutics	Toby's Dinner Theater
Okey's Grill	Union Jack's Restaurant
Olney Theater Group	Wessel's Florist
Rep Stage

 

The Giangrandi Family
The Lewman Family
The Stroud Family
The Swiger Gamily

Backstage Backers also wish to thank the CHS community for coming out to see the show!

 

Look for next year's Fall school play and Spring musical to be listed on the CHS Theatre Drama website (http://www.chstheatre.org/Site/Home.html) this summer.

 

If you're interested in getting involved "in the drama," please consider joining the CHS Backstage Backers parent volunteer group; please contact Mrs. Patti Demme (demme5@gmail.com).

 

 CHS Band Backers  ORIOLES NIGHT  

 SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05  PM  --  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. CHS Band Backers invite you to join them for a night of family fun watching the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. All Oriole fans at the stadium that night will receive a FREE Brooks Robinson replica sculpture.

 

The Orioles will donate a portion of  CHS ticket sales to the Band Backers,  so you can support the O's and the CHS Band Program and enjoy a night of family fun at the same time!

 

To purchase tickets, please contact Mark Richmond (m_richmond@yahoo.com) or  download Band Backers'

  Orioles Night FLIER  (click here ) and follow instructions to order, print tickets online.  Orioles Night information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.

 

Register for high school Summer Study Skills Camps

MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:

-- How to Study        More Effectively	-- Taming ADD
-- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination	-- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm
-- Test-taking Skills	-- Effective Self-Advocacy
-- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized	-- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.

Correction

THE MARCH 26 Quicknotes post announcing that Jennifer Baik and Jing Wang  had been named Semifinalists in the 2012 Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest provided the incorrect given name for Jennifer. You can read Jennifer's and Jing's short story entries by clicking here.

 

[  Back to Top ]

'til next time,

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 7 - 8:30 PM -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. Dr. Sameer Hinduja, co-director of the Cyberbulllying Resource Center, who addressed Centennial High School students at two CyberBullying Student Assemblies during last month's Anti-Bullying Week, will be featured at this FREE community presentation. Click here for event flier, registration requested.

  Please consider bringing your high school and/or middle
  school student(s) to this eye-opening presentation about the
  risks and consequences of irresponsible social networking.

  This Baltimore Sun article(April 17) painfully illuminates the emergence of the socio-technological term "cyber-cide."

 

Please (!) also read this article from today's Savage-Guildford Patch.

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 2 PM -- Eight (8) Howard County locations (click here). Anonymous drop-off of unused or unwanted medications,  no questions asked.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 AM - 4 PM -- University of Maryland at College Park. The fourteenth annual open house celebratation has become of the most popular free events in the state. Click here for highlights, visit the Maryland Day website at http://marylandday.umd.edu.

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM -- Auditorium. Please note new meeting time, necessary due to a rescheduled outdoor track & field meet.

MONDAY,   is the deadline for:

 

 .  .  .  the 10% discount deadline to purchase (payment in full only) a share in the Centennial CSA program. Also -- everyone who signs up before the April 30 deadline is eligible for a chance to win
a    FREE MEDIUM CSA SHARE  .  (If you aren't paying in full, you can use their easy payment plan.) And -- there will be additional winners for each 50 Centennial CSA shares purchased, so tell everyone you know to sign up, too, and to add their names to the "Notes" section on the Zahradhka Farm's CSA webpage (www.thezahradkafarm.com/members). Questions, and/or to receive detailed flier, e-mail Bonnie Sorak (centennialcsa@yahoo.com).

The Centennial CSA benefits local  county families in need, the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County and the Centennial High School PTSA.

 

 .  .  .  Eagle Spirit Brick orders   (for Spring installation in the Stadium walkway);

 

.  .  .  seniors to apply  for The Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship at UMCP, available only to Centennial High School students.

Tuesday

Senior Class Night tickets on sale

TUESDAY through FRIDAY, MAY 1 - 4, all Lunch periods -- Front Lobby. TICKETS: $45 each. The Senior Class Night will be held at Martin's West, Baltimore on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM. Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.

Deadline for .  .  .

TUESDAY through FRIDAY, MAY 1 - 4, all Lunch periods -- Front Lobby. TICKETS: $45 each. The Senior Class Night will be held at Martin's West, Baltimore on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 - 10 PM. Attire is "dressy-casual" -- no flip-flops.

Deadline for .  .  .

THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
   COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
         SCHOOL STAFF AWARD

     This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or
     non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and
     involvement in, the Centennial High School community.

      Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.
    

      Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA
                                                                      COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
                                                                      NOMINATION FORM.

        NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

    Click here to see past recipients of the Award.

THE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
   COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
         SCHOOL STAFF AWARD

     This award annually recognizes a member of the school's teaching or
     non-teaching staff for his or her outstanding contributions to, and
     involvement in, the Centennial High School community.

      Click here  for Nomination information, criteria.
    

      Click here  to download the 2012 CHS PTSA
                                                                      COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
                                                                      NOMINATION FORM.

        NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

    Click here to see past recipients of the Award.

IF YOU HAVEN'T YET DONE SO, please complete, sign and deliver your Senior Information Report to Student Services. Click here to download the form.  Thank you.

Farewell scrapbook for Dr. Cousin

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing  (jedowning@verizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

 

Scrapbook theme: "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story"

 

The PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (PTACHC) is asking each PTA and PTSA in the county to convey their good wishes to retiring HCPSS Superintendent Sydney L. Cousin by contributing a page to a scrapbook for Dr. Cousin. Each PTA/PTSA has free rein to interpret their organization's "part of our story" theme using photographs, greeting cards, CDs, etc., in their page/page pocket.

 

If you have anything from Centennial High School that you would like to contribute to help commemorate and celebrate Dr. Cousin's years of service to the school system, please contact CHS PTSA PTACHC Representatives Jim Downing  (jedowning@verizon.net) and/or Norma Richardson (normalynn3495@gmail.com) BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 7 (The "You Always Will Be Part of Our Story" scrapbook will be presented to Dr. Cousin that evening).

THE CHS CHAPTER of  the student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the 2012 FLBA State Leadership Conference held in Hunt Valley April 19-21 to participate in competitive events, to network and share their successes with other FLBA members from across the state, and to attend workshops to learn new ideas about shaping their future careers. CONGRATULATIONS to Andrew Cho, Fourth Place, Business Mathematics; Siwon Seo, Third Place, Accounting II; Ryan Breedlove and Paul Lai, Second Place,  Banking & Financial Systems; and to Aneesh Agrawal, First Place Technology Concepts.

CHS BACKSTAGE BACKERS wish to thank the Howard County business community and the Centennial High School community for their generosity and continued support of  Theatre Arts students at our high school, and we gratefully acknowledge below the local businesses and the Centennial High School families which contributed to the Seussical gift basket fundraiser:

Bare Bones Restaurant	Silpada Jewelry
Clyde's Restaurant	Tersiguel's
Lee Lynn's     Restaurant	Tino's Italian Bistro      & Wine Bar
Medical Skin Therapeutics	Toby's Dinner Theater
Okey's Grill	Union Jack's Restaurant
Olney Theater Group	Wessel's Florist
Rep Stage

 

The Giangrandi Family
The Lewman Family
The Stroud Family
The Swiger Gamily

Backstage Backers also wish to thank the CHS community for coming out to see the show!

 

Look for next year's Fall school play and Spring musical to be listed on the CHS Theatre Drama website (http://www.chstheatre.org/Site/Home.html) this summer.

 

If you're interested in getting involved "in the drama," please consider joining the CHS Backstage Backers parent volunteer group; please contact Mrs. Patti Demme (demme5@gmail.com).

 

 SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:05  PM  --  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. CHS Band Backers invite you to join them for a night of family fun watching the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. All Oriole fans at the stadium that night will receive a FREE Brooks Robinson replica sculpture.

 

The Orioles will donate a portion of  CHS ticket sales to the Band Backers,  so you can support the O's and the CHS Band Program and enjoy a night of family fun at the same time!

 

To purchase tickets, please contact Mark Richmond (m_richmond@yahoo.com) or  download Band Backers'

  Orioles Night FLIER  (click here ) and follow instructions to order, print tickets online.  Orioles Night information also can be found at www.centennialmusic.org.

 

MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS beginning the WEEKS OF AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM -- University of Phoenix Building, Columbia. The expanded class time guarantees that students have time for fun and creative activities as part of the powerful Stressless Tests® curriculum. The Camps are an especially effective way to prepare students as they move on to the new academic demands of or high school. Subjects include:

-- How to Study        More Effectively	-- Taming ADD
-- Time Management:        Overcoming        Procrastination	-- Dealing with Boredom      and Overwhelm
-- Test-taking Skills	-- Effective Self-Advocacy
-- Focusing, Concentrating        and Getting Organized	-- and more!

Study Skills Summer Camps are great for students who have never learned how to study and for those who are creative thinkers whether they are gifted learners or struggling students. Sliding scale fee ranges from $170 - $234, includes a copy of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens by Betty Caldwell. TO REGISTER: Visit www.stresslesstests.org; for more information, please contact Betty Caldwell, 410/740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes also available.

Correction

THE MARCH 26 Quicknotes post announcing that Jennifer Baik and Jing Wang  had been named Semifinalists in the 2012 Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest provided the incorrect given name for Jennifer. You can read Jennifer's and Jing's short story entries by clicking here.

 

THE MARCH 26 Quicknotes post announcing that Jennifer Baik and Jing Wang  had been named Semifinalists in the 2012 Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest provided the incorrect given name for Jennifer. You can read Jennifer's and Jing's short story entries by clicking here.

'til next time,

Julie Nardei
CHS PTSA Quicknotes volunteer editor

 

Send your school news items to: chsquicknotes@yahoo.com.